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1. The Second Buddhist Council (History/Buddhist Councils) The Second Council was called one hundred years after the Buddha's Parinibbāna in order to settle a serious dispute over the 'ten points.' This is a reference to some monks breaking of ten minor rules. ... Sunday, 15 March 2009 2. 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 ... Sunday, 15 March 2009

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