Yellow Robe - A Real Buddhist's Journal

21. The First Buddhist Council
(History/Buddhist Councils)

King Ajatasattu sponsored the First Council. It was convened in 544 B.C. in the sattaparnaguha Cave situated outside Rajagaha three months after the Buddha had passed away. A detailed account of this ...

22. What is Buddhism
(History/General)

... Canon, which was the most ancient and authentic teachings of the Buddha. The compilation session is known as The First Great Council. Throughout human history, there has been 6 Great Councils, and each ...

23. The Buddha's Life
(History/General)

... Ananda when interrogated by the Venerable Mahakassapa at the First Council held just over three months after the passing away of the Blessed One. The Venerable Mahakassapa said to the Venerable Ananda: ...

24. Buddhist Councils
(Category)