Mahākāśyapa
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| Born | Magadha |
|---|---|
| Died | Gaya |
| India | |
| Gurpa Hill | |
| Other name | 大迦葉（dà jiā shě）/ 摩訶迦葉（mó hē jiā shě） |
| Dhutaraja | |
| Parents | Sumanadevi |
| Kapila | |
| Teacher | Gautama Buddha |
| Full name | Maha Kasyapa |
| Die | c. 460 BC or 380 BC; In Kukkuṭapāda Mountain, Magadha. According to many traditional accounts, still alive there |
| School | Chan Buddhism |
| Known for | First Buddhist Council |
| Date of birth | January 1,5559 |
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| ID | 1608087 |
Mahākāśyapa Life story
Mahākāśyapa was one of the principal disciples of Gautama Buddha. He is regarded in Buddhism as an enlightened disciple, being foremost in ascetic practice. Mahākāśyapa assumed leadership of the monastic community following the paranirvāṇa of the Buddha, presiding over the First Buddhist Council.
