GK QUESTION#2160
According to the Theravada commentarial account, which pair identifies the council held shortly after the Buddha’s passing and its venue?
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D. First Buddhist Council – Rajagriha
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First Buddhist Council - Rajagriha (Rajagaha). The Theravada commentarial account describes elders led by Mahakassapa selecting Rajagaha for a council to recite the Dhamma and Vinaya after the Buddha’s passing. This is a tradition-specific account; an exact BCE year is not needed to identify the council and venue.