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Which part of the Tripitaka contains the conventional teachings of the Buddha?
Dipa Vamsha
Vinaya Pitaka
Sutta Pitaka
Abhidhamma Pitaka
None of the above
Sutta Pitaka
The Sutta Pitaka contains the 'Dhamma' or the conventional teachings, sermons, and discourses of Gautama Buddha. It is often referred to as the 'basket of discourses' and serves as the primary repository for the Buddha's philosophy and ethical guidelines.
The Sutta Pitaka contains the 'Dhamma' or the conventional teachings, sermons, and discourses of Gautama Buddha. It is often referred to as the 'basket of discourses' and serves as the primary repository for the Buddha's philosophy and ethical guidelines.
The Tripitakas were finalized during the First Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha immediately after the Mahaparinirvana of Buddha in 483 BCE.
Tripitaka (Three Baskets) constitutes the canonical texts of Theravada Buddhism.
Sutta Pitaka is divided into five collections known as Nikayas.
The teachings in the Sutta Pitaka are primarily addressed to lay followers and the monastic community.
Vinaya Pitaka contains the code of conduct or disciplinary rules for monks and nuns (Sangha).
Abhidhamma Pitaka contains the philosophical and psychological analysis of the teachings, providing a systematic interpretation of the doctrine.
Dipa Vamsha is a chronicle of Sri Lankan history, not one of the Tripitaka baskets.
Option B (Vinaya) relates to monastic discipline, whereas Option D (Abhidhamma) focuses on higher metaphysical learning.
C is correct тАФ The Sutta Pitaka contains the core conventional teachings and discourses delivered by the Buddha to his disciples.
Always correlate the three Pitakas with the specific Buddhist Councils: Vinaya and Sutta were recited at the First Council, while Abhidhamma was formally compiled and added during the Third Buddhist Council under Ashoka.
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