mar 1, 486 BC - Council of Rājagrha (Buddhist First Council)

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held newt Saptapanni Cave. primarily called to preserve Buddhist teachings on dhamma, and on correct vinaya—monastic discipline. Mahakassapa presides, Ānanda recites Sutta Pitaka, Upali recites Vinaya Pitaka, possibly sponsored by King Ajatasattu

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