Sunday, August 5, 2012

The First Buddhist Council (Pathama Sangiti or Pañcasatika)


        After having enlightenment in 45 years ministry, the Buddha taught his teachings to the human beings worldwide. It was called Dharma and Vinaya (Conventional teachings and disciplinary codes). The enlightened one taught us, in the first sermon “Ananussutesu dhammesu” which teachings unheard and by others not yet teaches that the Dhamma I’ll teach you. Pathama means first and Council means Sangīti in pāli. 

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  1. The main purpose of First Buddhist Council was to keep record of all the teachings of Lord Buddha especially Dharma and Vinaya as you mentioned. Ven. Mahakassyapa was the main buddhist monks to organize the First Buddhist monks.

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