Dharmaguptah
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Dharmaguptah; One of the Hinayana sect, a subdivision of Sarvastivadah, developed from Mahisasakah and located in northwest India and Central Asia. Literally means those who protect the Law.(or preserve the Law). They were instrumental informing the cult of the stupa, and were expert in incantation.