Question

who was kanishka? state any one contribution of kanishka to promote buddhism ​

Answer 1

According to Buddhist wisdom, Kanishka was a cruel and impious person, who later turns to Buddhism through the marvelous teachings of the Buddha. Like Asoka, he regretted his misdeed and took refuge in the Triple Gems (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). Further, become a patronage of Buddhism.

Answer 2

Kanishka was a great emperor of India in second century of “Kushan Dynasty”.

Explanation:

• He was very famous for his “military, political and spiritual achievements” and skills. This emperor gets special place in the history of Indian history and Central Asia, being a lover of victory, religious propensity, literature and art.

• Kanishka is famous in the most important place in Buddhism, because she believed not only in Buddhist religion but also promoted  her teachings too.

• An example of this is that he had organized the fourth Buddhist song in Kashmir, which was presided by Vasumitra and Ashwaghosh.

• In this council, the Buddhist religion was divided into two votes - Heinan and Mahayana. At the same time, a picture of Buddha's 22 physical symbols also made.