An overview of the debates that were taking place in the early centuries of the Buddhist teachings.
Ajahn Punnadhammo, 04 King Asoka and the 3rd Buddhist Council
Ajahn discusses King Asoka’s rise to power, and holding of the 3rd council, before sending out missionaries to the outlying countries.
Ajahn Punnadhammo, 02 The First Two Councils
The second of these eight talks focuses on the councils that followed the passing of the Buddha.