Question

Consider the following causes for the decline of Buddhism in the Ancient India:

1.Decline of Buddhist Sanghas due to corruption and luxury oriented monks.
2.Revival and reform of Vedic Brahmanism .
3.Emergence of multiple sects in Buddhism.
4.Use of Sanskrit by later Buddhist monks.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1, 2 and 3 only
• C. 2, 3 and 4 only
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

From the early 12th century, Buddhism began to disappear from the land of its birth. Various causes that led to the decline of Buddhism are:

1. Corruption in Buddhist Sangha
2. Division among Buddhists
3. Use of Sanskrit language
4. Buddha worship
5. Persecution of Buddhists
6. Muslim invasion
7. Revival and reform of Vedic Brahmanism.