Question

When did the addition of third Pitaka, the Abhidhamma, to the Buddhist Canonical text take place?

A First Buddhist Council
B Second Buddhist Council
C Third Buddhist Council
D Fourth Buddhist Council

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [C]

The correct answer is Third Buddhist Council. The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, under the patronage of 3rd Emperor of India Ashoka The Great.

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