Which Buddhist council was held during the reign of Kanishka?
Q. Which Buddhist council was held during the reign of Kanishka?
Answer: 4th
Notes: The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Aśvaghosa as his deputy. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayan & Hinayan.

 

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