Question

When was the first Buddhist Council held ?

• A. 400 BCE
• B. 383BCE
• C. 250 BCE
• D. 98 AD

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 400 BCE

The first Buddhist Council was held at Sattapanni caves Rajgriha after the death of Buddha.It was held around 400 BCE. The council's propaganda was to agree the contents of the Dhamma and Vinaya. The Venerable Maha Kassapa was the president at the first council.