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Q: Which of the following is a sacred text related to Buddhism?
  • A. Agama
  • B. Tripitaka
  • C. Tanakh
  • D. Hadith
Correct Answer: Option B - Tripitaka means three basket, the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. Tripitaka are of three types– Vinay Pitaka rules of monastic discipline for monks. Sutta Pitaka is a collection of Buddha's sermon. Abhidhamma Pitaka is the philosophies of Buddha's teachings. The oldest branch of Buddhism is called Theravada. It is practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.
B. Tripitaka means three basket, the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. Tripitaka are of three types– Vinay Pitaka rules of monastic discipline for monks. Sutta Pitaka is a collection of Buddha's sermon. Abhidhamma Pitaka is the philosophies of Buddha's teachings. The oldest branch of Buddhism is called Theravada. It is practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

Explanations:

Tripitaka means three basket, the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. Tripitaka are of three types– Vinay Pitaka rules of monastic discipline for monks. Sutta Pitaka is a collection of Buddha's sermon. Abhidhamma Pitaka is the philosophies of Buddha's teachings. The oldest branch of Buddhism is called Theravada. It is practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.