Majjhantika
Majjhantika was a Buddhist monk who was deputed to the ancient Indian regions of Kashmir and Gandhara to preach Buddhism.[1][2]
Majjhantika | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Known for | Spreading Buddhism in Kashmir and Gandhara |
| Philosophy | Buddhism |
| Senior posting | |
| Guru | Gautama Buddha |
Early life
Majjhantika was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.[3]
References
- Kumāra, Braja Bihārī (2007). India and Central Asia: Classical to Contemporary Periods. Concept Publishing Company. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-8069-457-8.
- Hirakawa, Akira (1993). A History of Indian Buddhism: From Śākyamuni to Early Mahāyāna. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 87. ISBN 978-81-208-0955-0.
- Warikoo, Kulbhushan (2009). Cultural Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. Pentagon Press. ISBN 978-81-8274-376-2.
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