Q. Consider the following pairs:
  1. Sutta Pitaka - contains essence of the Buddha's teaching regarding the Dhamma
  2. Vinaya Pitaka - monastic rules for monks and nuns
  3. Abhidhamma Pitaka - Sermons and sayings of Buddha
    Which of the above is/are correct?

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: All of the above given pairs are correct. Tripitaka or Three Baskets is a traditional term used for various Buddhist scriptures. It is known as pali Canon in English. The three pitakas are Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.

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