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| | History of Buddhism |
 | | Soon after Buddha's death or parinirvana, five hundred monks met at the first council at Rajagrha, under the leadership of Kashyapa. |
 | | So, on one occasion, while the monks around him waited for a sermon, he said absolutely nothing. |
 | | the monks, of course, were confused, except for Kashyapa, who understood and smiled. |
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