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A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s6.t4.3

A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s6.t4.3

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v2.c19.s6.t4.3

³ The object of the alleged council of Kaniṣka was not to establish a Canon, but to collect explanations (commentaries). According to J. *Takakusu* (JRAS 1905, 414 f.) this council dealt with the Hīnayāna, and not the Mahāyāna.