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Q: Which of the following is a part of Sutta Pitaka?
  • A. Dhammsangani
  • B. Manusmriti
  • C. Deepwansh
  • D. Majhim Nikaya
Correct Answer: Option D - The most important sources of Buddhism are Tripitakas. Tripitakas are written in Pali language. They are:– (i) Sutta Pitaka (ii) Vinaya Pitaka & (iii) Abhidhamma Pitaka. The Vinay Pitaka consist of rules of conduct & discipline applicable to the monastic life of monks & nuns. Sutta Pitaka consist of the main teaching or Dhamma of Buddha. It is divided into 5 Nikayas :– Digha Nikaya, Majjhima Nikayam, Samyutta Nikaya, Anguttara Nikaya & Khuddaka Nikaya. The Abhidamma Pitaka is a Philosophical analysis and systematization of the teaching of Monks.
D. The most important sources of Buddhism are Tripitakas. Tripitakas are written in Pali language. They are:– (i) Sutta Pitaka (ii) Vinaya Pitaka & (iii) Abhidhamma Pitaka. The Vinay Pitaka consist of rules of conduct & discipline applicable to the monastic life of monks & nuns. Sutta Pitaka consist of the main teaching or Dhamma of Buddha. It is divided into 5 Nikayas :– Digha Nikaya, Majjhima Nikayam, Samyutta Nikaya, Anguttara Nikaya & Khuddaka Nikaya. The Abhidamma Pitaka is a Philosophical analysis and systematization of the teaching of Monks.

Explanations:

The most important sources of Buddhism are Tripitakas. Tripitakas are written in Pali language. They are:– (i) Sutta Pitaka (ii) Vinaya Pitaka & (iii) Abhidhamma Pitaka. The Vinay Pitaka consist of rules of conduct & discipline applicable to the monastic life of monks & nuns. Sutta Pitaka consist of the main teaching or Dhamma of Buddha. It is divided into 5 Nikayas :– Digha Nikaya, Majjhima Nikayam, Samyutta Nikaya, Anguttara Nikaya & Khuddaka Nikaya. The Abhidamma Pitaka is a Philosophical analysis and systematization of the teaching of Monks.