Yellow Robe - A Real Buddhist's Journal

1. The Second Buddhist Council
(History/Buddhist Councils)

The Second Council was called one hundred years after the Buddha's Parinibbāna in order to settle a serious dispute over the 'ten points.' This is a reference to some monks breaking of ten minor rules. ...

2. The First Buddhist Council
(History/Buddhist Councils)

King Ajatasattu sponsored the First Council. It was convened in 544 B.C. in the sattaparnaguha Cave situated outside Rajagaha three months after the Buddha had passed away. A detailed account of this ...