Which 'pitaka' contains the rules and regulations for those who joined the Buddhist 'Sangha'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Vinaya Pitaka
The Tipitaka consisted of the Vinaya Pitaka, which included rules and regulations for those who joined the monastic order (sangha); the Sutta Pitaka, containing the Buddha's teachings; and the Abhidhamma Pitaka, which delved into philosophical matters. Each pitaka comprised multiple individual texts. Over time, Buddhist scholars wrote commentaries on these texts.