Dating the Buddha (563 BCE), EBT milestones and abhidhamma

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Birthdate of the Buddha - hints from archeology

Jayarava discusses this: There is no doubt whatever that the find at Lumbini is significant and fascinating. But Coningham et al (and Coningham himself) have overstated the claims for what this find signifies. In particular it tells us nothing whatever about the dates of the Buddha. What it tells us about is the dates of human occupation and use of the site at Lumbini. This is intrinsically interesting, but is only an outline that requires considerable filling in. Specifically it tells us no…