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Why did Buddhism decline in India after the year 500 CE?

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Answer: Because of sanghas, corruption and, discplined.

Explanation: Sanghas were corrupted, their disciplined was violated.

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The important cause of the decline and fall of Buddhism was the decline of Buddhist Sanghas. The Sanghas became centres of corruption. The discipline of vinay pitaka was violated. The viharas were dominated by ease-loving people.
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