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Who was the president of the First Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahakassapa

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Mahakassapa šŸ“š Explanation: The First Buddhist Council was convened at the Sattapanni Cave in Rajgriha shortly after the Buddha's death under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. Mahakassapa presided over the council to preserve the Buddha's teachings. During this session, the Sutta Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka were compiled by Ananda and Upali, respectively.