Whose teachings have been compiled in three collections called Tripitaka?

Makhkhali Goshala

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Vardhamana Mahavira

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Ajita Keshkambalin

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Gautama Buddha

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The correct option is D Gautama Buddha
The teachings of Buddha came to be known as Buddhism. The teachings of Buddha and his followers have been compiled in three collections (Thripitikas) called the Sutta Pitaka, the Abhidhamma Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka. Tripitaka or Three Baskets is a traditional term used for various Buddhist scriptures. It is also known as Pali Canon in English.

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27. With reference to Buddhist literature, consider the following statements:

i. Sutta Pitaka is a monastic code compiled by Upali.

ii. Vinaya Pitaka are Buddhist teachings compiled by Ananda.

iii. Asvaghosa wrote Buddhacharita- biography of Lord Buddha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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