The first Buddhist Council was held in Saptaparni cave near Rajgir (Rajagriha).
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| Saptaparni Cave is on one of the hills where the first Buddhist Council was held shortly after the death of Lord Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. The Council was presided over by Mahakasyapa. Its main objective was to preserve the Buddha’s teachings, and his monastic rules. Ananda recited the Suttas (Lord Budhha’s teachings), while Upali, an expert in monastic discipline, recited the Vinaya (the monastic rules). |
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Nalanda |
| Sub-division | Rajgir |
| Block | Rajgir |
| Postal Code | 803116 |
| Coordinates | 25.007175°N 85.410792°E |
| Google map link | https://goo.gl/maps/QLKnBy8vnN3MVukS9 |
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