Question 13
MediumOriginal questionThe Tripitaka is the canonical collection of
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Tripitaka means 'three baskets' and is the Buddhist canon in Pali.
The three are the Vinaya Pitaka on monastic discipline, the Sutta Pitaka of discourses, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka of doctrine.
The Jain canon is the Agamas, which is the option this question is really distinguishing it from.
Worth noting
'Three baskets' is the giveaway: the name itself tells you the collection has three parts.
- Concept
- The Buddhist canon
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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