The history of Indian Buddhism may be divided into five periods: Early Buddhism (occasionally called Pre-sectarian Buddhism), Nikaya Buddhism or Sectarian Buddhism: The period of the Early Buddhist schools, Early Mahayana Buddhism, Later Mahayana Buddhism, and Esoteric Buddhism (also called Vajrayana Buddhism). COUNT 5
QSN1 The periods of Buddhisma in India is divided into how many periods? ANS1 five QSN2 What is the first period of Buddhism called? ANS2 Early Buddhism QSN3 What is another name for Nikaya buddhism? ANS3 Sectarian QSN4 What is the last period of Buddhism? ANS4 Esoteric Buddhism QSN5 What is Esoteric Buddhism also called? ANS5 Vajrayana