Which of the following are the parts of pitaka?

Sutta Pitaka

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Vinay Pitaka

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Abhidhamma Pitaka

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All of above

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Solution

The correct option is B All of above
The word pitaka means a basket or collection. It consists of three categories:-
1- Sutta Pitaka- It includes the texts of Gautama Buddhas teaching or sermons.
2- Vinay Pitara- The Vinay Pitara gives the rules of behavious which bhikkhus and bhikkunis in the Bauddha Sangha should follow in their day-to-day lives.
3- Abhidhamma Pitara- In this Buddist doctrine has been explined.

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