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First Council:
- Shortly after the Buddha՚s death (483 B. C.), it was held at Sattapanni cave near Rajgriha under the auspices of king Ajatashatru and was presided by Maha Kassapa. Its purpose was to compile the dhamma (religious doctrines) and the Vinaya (monastic code).
- All the teachings of Buddha were divided into two Pitakas:
  - Sutta Pitaka by Ananda (Buddha՚s sermons on matters of doctrine and ethics)
  - V…

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Two important features of early Buddhism where the assertion that the highest goal — nibbana – was possible for women, and the creation of bhikkhuni sangha.
Buddhist tradition suggests that the Buddha was not initially keen to establish a bhikkhuni sangha but ultimately gave in to the persistent pressure of his disciple Ananda and his aunt and foster- mother Mahapa…

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