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What is is a tripitaka?

Answer 1

Tripitaka is the sacred canon of Theravada Buddhism, written in the Pali language.

Answer 2

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Tripitakas

Buddha did not reduce the principle of his religion to writing. After his death, his disciples summoned a Buddhist council at rajgriha and divided Buddha's teaching into three pitakas (Bastkets) i.e Sutta pitaka, wherein Budha's sermons and activities were compiled.

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The, Vinaya Pataka which content the rules of conduct to be followed by the Buddhist monks and nuns.

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The, Abhidhamma pitaka that contain the philosophy of Buddhism.

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These three pitakas were together known as Tripitakas.

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