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Although Shakyamuni expounded Buddhism over the course of fifty years, neither were his teachings preserved in written form, nor did his disciples keep any kind of records of his sermons. However, after Shakyamuni’s passing, his disciples gathered together, both to prevent the Buddha’s teachings from becoming scattered and lost, and to organize the Buddha’s various doctrines. During these gatherings, Shakyamuni’s disciples recited and compiled each of his teachings from memory. These assemblies of the Buddha’s disciples are collectively referred to as the councils to compile the scriptures. The first council took place the year the Buddha died. Although there were several more councils thereafter, their specific dates are uncertain, though there are a number of opinions on the matter. The First Council |
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