1. Buddhist Council

2.   Capture- take into one's possession or control by force (Arrest)  Compose -to make up or form the basis of  Disciple- a person who is a pupil or an adherent of the doctrines of another;  Essence- something that exists, especially a spiritual or immaterial entity.  Lasting -continuing or enduring a long time; permanent  Ordain - to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon  Propagation- transmission or dissemination.  Prosperous- having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful:  Renovate- to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair. Vocabulary

3.   Meaning Meeting of Buddhist monks to recheck, correct and streamline the Buddha’s teachings to ensure the stability and longevity of Buddhism. Sangayana

4.   Reason: It was held because the monk called Subhadha had used rude words about the Buddha’s teachings only seven days after the Buddha’s demise.  500 monks  7 months  Phra Ananda answered questions on Dhamma  Phra Upali gave answers on Vinaya  The revised teachings of Buddha at the meeting is called Therevada. First Buddhist Council

5.   Reason: wrong practices  700 arahants  8 months 2 nd Buddhist Council

6.   Reasons: There were monks from other religions who disguise themselves as Buddhist monk for the purpose of having benefits.  1000 Arahants  9 months  The Buddha's teaching classified and group into three main divisions called Pitaka which means basket.  TRIPITAKA 3 rd Buddhist Council

7.   Reason: In order to firmly establish Buddhism in Sri Lanka.  962 monks  10 months 4 th Buddhist Council

8.   Reason: Two groups of monk have conflict to each other  1000 monks  5 th council is recorded 5 th Buddhist Council

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