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It is believed that soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where:

  1. Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order).

  2. Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).


Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Options:
A .  2 only
B .  1 only
C .  1 and 2 Both
D .  None;
Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
First Buddhist Council was held in 400 BC soon after the mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, around 400 BC under the patronage of king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Rajgriha, in the Sattapani Cave.

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