However, David Snellgrove, another eminent Buddhologist, considers the Theravada account of the Third Council and the Sarvastivada account of the Fourth Council "equally tendentious," illustrating the uncertain veracity of much of these histories.
Akan tetapi, David Snellgrove, seorang Buddhologis terkenal lainnya, menganggap Sidang agung ketiga dalam catatan Theravada dan Sidang agung keempat dalam catatan Sarvastivada "equally tendentious", menggambarkan ketidakpastian kebenaran akan sebagian besar cerita-ceritanya.