Q. Consider the following pairs:
- Sutta Pitaka - contains essence of the Buddha's teaching regarding the Dhamma
- Vinaya Pitaka - monastic rules for monks and nuns
- 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.