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Buddhist Scriptures & Sacred Texts
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Why is the Tripitaka such a big topic?
3 Divisions of the Tripitaka
Thanks for
listening =)
Did you know...?
The Tripitaka can also be
referred to as the "Pali Canon"
because of the fact that
it is written in Pali
Buddhist Scriptures
& Sacred Texts
By: Maryam, Laura,
Michelle & Joanna
Well that is all for today,
so we hope you gained
useful knowledge !!!
(for the test)
Many Buddhists consider the
Tripitaka to be the most accurate
record of the Buddha’s teachings
‘Tri’ meaning “three” and
‘pitaka’ meaning “basket”
It is written on palm leaves in the
Pali language (that is why the
Tripitaka is also known as the
“Pali Canon”)
Was handed down orally, then
written down in the 3rd century B.C.
Key Words
Vinaya-
Pitaka
Sutras: Scriptures establishng the teachings of Buddhism. They are represented as the discourses
or sermons of the Buddha
Tripitaka: Known as the Three Baskets; a collection of early Buddhist scriptures (the main sutra of Buddhism)
Sangha: The community
of Buddhist monks and nuns
Sutta-
Pitaka
Abhidhamma-
Pitaka
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