Question

What is tripitaka in which language it was written?

Answer 1

It is the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures.It was written in Pali language.

Answer 2

The answers are as follows:

• The word Tripitaka can be separated into two words- 'tri,' meaning three, and 'pitakas,' meaning baskets.

• Thus, Tripitakas refers to the collection of three books that form the foundation of the Buddhist scriptures.

• The Tripitakas are the Sutra Pitaka, the Vinaya Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

• Mostly, the Tripitakas were written in the Pali language. However, some of the surviving texts are also present in Sanskrit and other local Asian languages.

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