Question

Consider the following statements regarding the first Buddhist Council.
$1$. Anand and Upali laid down the Sutta Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka respectively.
$2$. Its proceedings were conducted in Sanskrit.
$3$. It was held during the lifetime of Buddha.
$4$. Its main purpose was to maintain the purity of Buddha's teachings.
Which of the statements given are correct?

• A. $1$ and $4$
• B. $2,3$ and $4$
• C. $1$ and $2$
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1$ and $4$

The first Buddhist Council was held in 483 B.C. at Rajgir immediately after the death of Lord Buddha. It was held under the patronage of the king Ajatashatru and its main purpose was to compile and keep the teachings of Lord Buddha. During the council, Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka on the rules of order and Anand recited the Sutta Pitaka, collection of the Buddha's sermons.