HISTORY
THE FIRST ONE
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Question
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Who among the following presided over the first Buddhist council held in Rajgriha?
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Maha kassapa
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Sabbakami
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Buddaghosha
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Moggaliputta Tissa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -According to the scriptures of all Buddhist schools, the first Buddhist Council was held soon after the death of the Buddha, dated by the majority of recent scholars around 400 BCE, under the patronage of the king Ajatashatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Sattapanni caves Rajgriha (now Rajgir).
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this councilwas Vasumitra, with Avaghosa. 3. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana and Hinayana.
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