Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s5.t5.1
Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s5.t5.1
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c6.s5.t5.1
Buddha could instill the essence of *vāda* tradition in the dialogues and discussions he engaged in with his followers. After his final departure, his followers continued his legacy. This necessitated *vādas*. Differences with regard to interpretations of *buddha-vacanas* surfaced. This led to calling a number of *saṅgītis* (councils). These councils provided platforms for debates and they also caused split in the *saṁgha*.