Question

Buddhism split up into the hinayana and mahayana sects at the buddhist council held during the reign of

Answer 1

The division of Buddhist into in Hinayana and Mahayana was held during the Kushana dynasty under the patronage of Kanishka. It was held in fourth Buddhist council in Kashmir. This councils chairman was vasumitra and Vice Chairman was Ashvaghosh and this was occurred in 98 AD.

Hinayana followers believed in the original teaching of Buddha. They favoured Pali language. They did not believe in Idol worship. Mahayana followers believed in the heavenliness of Buddha. They believe in Idol worship and favoured Sanskrit language.