3 divisions of time after Buddha's death: Former Day, lasting 1000 or 500 years, when the Dharma is upheld; Middle Day, lasting 1000 or 500 years, when a semblance of the Dharma remains; Latter Day, lasting 10000 years, when the Dharma declines
3 divisions of time after Buddha's death: Former Day, lasting 1000 or 500 years, when the Dharma is upheld; Middle Day, lasting 1000 or 500 years, when a semblance of the Dharma remains; Latter Day, lasting 10000 years, when the Dharma declines (en)
Bhikkhus, there are two main reasons for the destruction and disappearance of the Buddha Sāsana in future. The first is to use the incorrect and inappropriate words in those respective languages to deliver the teachings. The second is to use wrong meanings and incorrect clarifications. (en)