CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -International Buddhist Confederation Hosts Abhidhamma Day Conference in Noida, India.

Detailed explanation-2: -A council of 500 Arahants was held at Rajgir (Sanskrit: Rājagṛha) three months following the Buddha’s death to agree on the contents of the Dhamma and Vinaya.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first council, held at Rājagṛha (modern Rājgīr, Bihār state, India), is said to have taken place during the first rainy season following the Buddha’s death.

Detailed explanation-4: -First Buddhist Council- 400 B.C It was held just after the death of the Buddha. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also recited in this council.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first Buddhist council is traditionally said to have been held just after Buddha’s Parinirvana, and presided over by Mahākāśyapa, one of His most senior disciples, at a cave near Rājagṛha (today’s Rajgir) with the support of king Ajatashatru.