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According to Buddhist tradition, who presided over the First Buddhist Council after the Buddha’s death?
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Mahākassapa
According to Buddhist tradition, how many years did Siddhartha Gautama practice severe asceticism before enlightenment?
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Six years
What title is commonly given to the Buddha’s teaching on the causes and ending of suffering?
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The Four Noble Truths
Which language is the main language of the Theravada Buddhist canon?
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Pali
According to Buddhist tradition, in which city was the Second Buddhist Council held?
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Vaishali
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What title is commonly given to the Buddha’s teaching on the causes and ending of suffering?
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According to Buddhist tradition, what were the Buddha’s first five disciples collectively called?
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