Buddhist councils - Art & Culture
Q. Consider the following statements
1. First Buddhist council was held by king Ajatasatru
2. Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the council
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Its objective was to preserve the Buddha's sayings (suttas) and the monastic discipline or rules (Vinaya). The Suttas were recited by Ananda, and the Vinaya was recited by Upali. According to some sources, the Abhidhamma Pitaka, or its matika, was also included. Also the Sangha made the unanimous decision to keep all the rules of the Vinaya, even the lesser and minor rules. First buddist council was presided by monk Mahakasyapa. Third Buddhist Council was convened by the Mauryan king Ashoka at Pataliputra under the leadership of the monk Moggaliputta Tissa.
