HST 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1.4: Mahayana, Maoism, Western Philosophy
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The history of the buddhism of the mahayana school begins in northern india, particularly in the ancient city of nalanda. The lineage of the buddha that is passed on in the nalanda school is believed to date back to the first century b. c. e. , when it is said that he was born in the town of nagapattinam. This was an ancient city, one of the most important buddhist centers in ancient india. It is likely that the buddha was born in this city, and his parents were probably noble men who could afford to send him to a school where he could begin his training. The town of nalanda itself also came to be known as the. The buddha became the most renowned person in ancient india when his father, mah k shyapa, visited him and died in 3rd century b. c. e.
