Three Ages of Buddhism
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Three Ages of Buddhism is a doctrinal framework that divides the historical unfolding of the Buddha’s teachings into three successive periods of flourishing, decline, and degeneration.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Later Diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet | 1 |
| Three Ages of Buddhism canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12328801 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Three Ages of Buddhism Context triple: [Mappo, relatedConcept, Three Ages of Buddhism]
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The Buddha’s Quest for Knowledge
"The Buddha’s Quest for Knowledge" is a chapter that explores how the Buddha’s spiritual journey and methods of inquiry resonate with and illuminate modern scientific approaches to understanding reality.
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The Buddha and His Dhamma
The Buddha and His Dhamma is a seminal 1957 book by B. R. Ambedkar that presents a rationalist, socially engaged reinterpretation of Buddhism, especially focused on its relevance for the oppressed in modern India.
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C.
Commentary on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment
Commentary on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment is an influential Buddhist exegesis by the Tang dynasty scholar-monk Zongmi that synthesizes Huayan and Chan perspectives on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment.
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D.
Shakyamuni Buddha as eternal Buddha revealed in the Lotus Sutra
Shakyamuni Buddha as eternal Buddha revealed in the Lotus Sutra is the timeless, ever-present Buddha who attained enlightenment in the inconceivably remote past and continuously guides all beings, as emphasized in Nichiren Buddhism.
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E.
Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism
Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism is a scholarly study that explores how indigenous beliefs, rituals, and folk traditions have shaped and intertwined with the practice of Buddhism in Myanmar.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Three Ages of Buddhism Target entity description: Three Ages of Buddhism is a doctrinal framework that divides the historical unfolding of the Buddha’s teachings into three successive periods of flourishing, decline, and degeneration.
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A.
The Buddha’s Quest for Knowledge
"The Buddha’s Quest for Knowledge" is a chapter that explores how the Buddha’s spiritual journey and methods of inquiry resonate with and illuminate modern scientific approaches to understanding reality.
-
B.
The Buddha and His Dhamma
The Buddha and His Dhamma is a seminal 1957 book by B. R. Ambedkar that presents a rationalist, socially engaged reinterpretation of Buddhism, especially focused on its relevance for the oppressed in modern India.
-
C.
Commentary on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment
Commentary on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment is an influential Buddhist exegesis by the Tang dynasty scholar-monk Zongmi that synthesizes Huayan and Chan perspectives on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment.
-
D.
Shakyamuni Buddha as eternal Buddha revealed in the Lotus Sutra
Shakyamuni Buddha as eternal Buddha revealed in the Lotus Sutra is the timeless, ever-present Buddha who attained enlightenment in the inconceivably remote past and continuously guides all beings, as emphasized in Nichiren Buddhism.
-
E.
Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism
Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism is a scholarly study that explores how indigenous beliefs, rituals, and folk traditions have shaped and intertwined with the practice of Buddhism in Myanmar.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
mappo (Latter Day of the Law)
linked to: Three Ages of Buddhism