'Tripitaka' texts are related to which religion?

R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012

A. Vedic religion
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Shaivism

Answer: Buddhism

Option b is the correct answer. The Tripitaka or the Three Baskets is the sacred canon of Buddhism. It is divided into three parts: the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka. The Theravada school has the Tripitaka fully saved in Pali, while Sarvastivada's Tripitaka is mostly complete and found in Sanskrit, Chinese, and Tibetan. There are also different Tripitaka versions like Mahasanghika, Mahisasaka, Mulasarvastivada, and Kasyapiya. Important Tips Tripitaka: Vinay Pitaka holds the guidelines for monks' behavior in monastic life. Sutta Pitaka includes the teachings delivered by Buddha. Abhidhamma Pitaka contains the deep philosophy of Buddha's teachings.

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