According to the scriptures (Cullavagga XI.1 ff), three months after the passing of Gautama Buddha, the first council was held at Rajagaha by some of his disciples who had attained arahantship.
Menurut kitab suci (Cullavagga XI.1 dst), tiga bulan setelah parinibbana Buddha Gautama, konsili pertama diadakan di Rajagaha oleh beberapa siswanya yang telah mencapai tingkat arahat.