Consider the pairs and choose the correct one.
(A) Vinaya Pitaka → Includes the teachings of Buddha.
(B) Tipitaka → Three baskets hold three types of texts.
(C) Abhidhamma Pitaka → Deals with philosophical matters.
(D) Sutta Pitaka → Includes monastic rules and regulations.
(E) Dipavamsa → The Chronicle of the Island.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (C), (E) Only
(A) Vinaya Pitaka → Includes the teachings of Buddha. Incorrect. The Vinaya Pitaka included the rules and regulations for those who joined the sangha or monastic order; the Buddha’s teachings were in the Sutta Pitaka.
(B) Tipitaka → Three baskets hold three types of texts. Correct. The compilations of the Buddha’s teachings were known as Tipitaka – literally, three baskets to hold different types of texts: the Vinaya, Sutta and Abhidhamma Pitakas.
(C) Abhidhamma Pitaka → Deals with philosophical matters. Correct. The Abhidhamma Pitaka dealt with philosophical matters.
(D) Sutta Pitaka → Includes monastic rules and regulations. Incorrect. The Sutta Pitaka held the Buddha’s teachings; the monastic rules were in the Vinaya Pitaka.
(E) Dipavamsa → The Chronicle of the Island. Correct. The Dipavamsa, written as Buddhism travelled to Sri Lanka, means literally the chronicle of the island.
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