Buddhism

31. Who among the following conducted the first Buddhist Council ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Ananda
(b) Mahakassapa
(c) Moggaliputta
(d) Upali

Correct Answer: (b) Mahakassapa

Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave. The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

32. Where was the first Buddhist Council convened? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) Rajagriha

Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave. The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

33. 'Saptaparni Cave' is situated in - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Sanchi
(b) Nalanda
(c) Rajgriha
(d) Pawapuri

Correct Answer: (c) Rajgriha

Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave. The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

34. After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajgriha (Rajgir)

Solution:The first Buddhist council was held just after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of Lord Buddha during the tenure of Magadh king Ajatshatru in the Saptaparni caves of Rajgriha (Rajgir).