The first Buddhist council was held in Saptaparni cave Rajgir (Rajagriha) in 483 BCE under the patronage of King Ajatashatru shortly after the demise of...
Uddaka Rāmaputta, Siddarth’s teacher (after Alara Kalama of Kesaputta) lived and taught in Rājagaha (Rajgir). Gautama learnt high level of meditation under the master here. After becoming Buddha,...
Grdhrakuta Mountain (or Vultures peak) in Rajgir was Lord Buddha’s favourite retreat where he delivered many sermons and discourses. This is just outside of Rajgir and...
Buddha is said to have received treatment at Jivakarama Vihara or monastery (near Rajgir just below Vulture Peak) after having been injured by Devadatta.
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The first Buddhist Council was held in Saptaparni cave near Rajgir (Rajagriha).
IMPORTANCESaptaparni Cave is on one of the hills where the first Buddhist Council...
