Question

What is Tripitaka? Write a short note on them.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give importance and classification of Tripitakas:
  • Collection of 3 categories of texts.
• Mention the contents of these texts:
  • Sutta Pitaka: Buddha’s teachings.
  • Vinay Pitaka: Rules.
  • Abhidhamma: Buddhism doctrine.

Solution:

Tripitaka is an important ancient Buddhist religious text. It is written in the Pali language and comprises three categories of texts:

1. Sutta Pitaka: It consists of the teachings or sermons of Gautama Buddha.
2. Vinay Pitaka: It gives the rules and regulations which the bhikkhus and bhikkhunis in the Bauddha Sangha should follow in their daily lives.
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka: It contains an explanation of Buddhist doctrine.