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During the 3-hour course, the participants learned about the Historical Background,
Classification of Buddha's Teachings and the Development of Buddhist Scriptures. |
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The lecture was given by Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama,
the Director of Nalanda Institute, Malaysia. |
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Classification of teachings during the Buddha's time was ninefold :
Sutta, Geyya, Veyyakarana, Gatha, Udana, Itivuttaka, Jataka, Abbhutadhamma, Vedalla. |
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| The lecturer explained on the Second Buddhist Council which was held in Vesali. |
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