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| − | [[Vibhajyavada]] Literally means [[Distinctionist]] or[[ Holders of the Doctrine of Distinctions]]. A sect of [[Ashokas]] [[Council at Pataliputra]] (i.e. the [[Third Council]]). They were called as they made a {{Wiki|distinction}} of [[phenomena]] in [[time]] into two categories; those that [[exist]] and those that do no. The meaning of the term, not necessarily limited to this sect, is the method of particularization in dealing with questions in [[debate]]. It is said that this school was established to harmonize the difference between the [[Sthaviras]] and [[Mahasanghikas]]. The [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]] was the definite work of this school, thus they gained supremacy over the [[Sarvastivadins]] in the [[Third Council]]. | + | [[Vibhajyavada]] Literally means [[Distinctionist]] or[[ Holders of the Doctrine of Distinctions]]. A [[sect]] of [[Ashokas]] [[Council at Pataliputra]] (i.e. the [[Third Council]]). They were called as they made a {{Wiki|distinction}} of [[phenomena]] in [[time]] into two categories; those that [[exist]] and those that do no. The meaning of the term, not necessarily limited to this [[sect]], is the method of particularization in dealing with questions in [[debate]]. It is said that this school was established to harmonize the difference between the [[Sthaviras]] and [[Mahasanghikas]]. The [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]] was the definite work of this school, thus they gained supremacy over the [[Sarvastivadins]] in the [[Third Council]]. |
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 16 March 2015
Vibhajyavada Literally means Distinctionist orHolders of the Doctrine of Distinctions. A sect of Ashokas Council at Pataliputra (i.e. the Third Council). They were called as they made a distinction of phenomena in time into two categories; those that exist and those that do no. The meaning of the term, not necessarily limited to this sect, is the method of particularization in dealing with questions in debate. It is said that this school was established to harmonize the difference between the Sthaviras and Mahasanghikas. The Abhidhamma Pitaka was the definite work of this school, thus they gained supremacy over the Sarvastivadins in the Third Council.
