Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c6.30

c6.30

The practice of Buddhist education probably varied very much in different countries and at different times, and we have no evidence as to how soon monasteries became centres of educational importance, not only in the doctrines of Buddhism, but also in other subjects. No doubt the existence of Brāhmanic learning would form an example and incentive to the Buddhist monks to engage in study.