noun
fundamental schism; great schism
Buddhist term referring to the historical split between the Sthaviravāda and Mahāsāṃghika schools. Used in scholarly or religious contexts.
根本分裂は仏教史における重要な出来事である。
The fundamental schism is an important event in Buddhist history.
Compound of 根本 (root, fundamental) and 分裂 (split, schism). The term is a direct translation of the Buddhist concept.