WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who among the following presided over the First Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sabakami
  2. Mahakashyapa
  3. Moggaliputta Tissa
  4. Vasumitra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahakashyapa

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Mahakashyapa šŸ“š Explanation: The First Buddhist Council was convened in 483 BCE immediately after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. It was held at the Sattapanni caves in Rajagriha under the royal patronage of King Ajatashatru. The revered monk Mahakashyapa presided over this council, where the teachings of Buddha were compiled into the Sutta and Vinaya Pitakas.