Tripitaka, also known as pali Canon in English, is a traditional term used for Buddhist scriptures. The three pitakas are Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka.
Sutta Pitaka
It has around 10 thousand sutras related to Buddha and his close associates.
It also deals with the first Buddhist council, held shortly after Buddha’s death.
Sutta Pitaka is divided under following sections:
• Anguttara Nikaya which comprises the numerical.
• Digha Nikaya, which comprises the long discourses.
• Khuddaka Nikaya which comprises the minor collection.
• Majjhima Nikaya, which comprises the middle length.
• Samyutta Nikaya which comprises the connected.
Vinaya Pitaka
Also known as book of discipline, it deals with the monastic rules for monks and nuns. It is further divided into three books namely Suttavibhanga, Khandhaka and Parivara.
Abhidhammapitaka
It comprises the philosophy and doctrine of Buddhism. It is divided into seven books namely Dhammasangani, Dhatukatha, Kathavatthu, Patthana, Puggalapannatui, Vibhanga and Yamaka.
Jatakas
It comprises the stories of previous births of Buddha in the form of poems.
Milinda Panha
It contains the dialogue between Buddhist monk Nagasena and Indo-Greek king Meander.
Dipavamsa
Dipavamsa means Chronicle of Island. In fact, it is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka. It is considered one of the most important works in Pali Literature.
Mahavamsa
Its literal meaning is Great Chronicle. It is the most important Pali epic poem. Its tone is historical and it describes the kings of Sri Lanka. The book is one of the longest historical account.
Buddha Charita
It is written by Ashavaghosa in Sanskrit language. It depicts primarily the life of Buddha.
Sutta Pitaka
It has around 10 thousand sutras related to Buddha and his close associates.
It also deals with the first Buddhist council, held shortly after Buddha’s death.
Sutta Pitaka is divided under following sections:
• Anguttara Nikaya which comprises the numerical.
• Digha Nikaya, which comprises the long discourses.
• Khuddaka Nikaya which comprises the minor collection.
• Majjhima Nikaya, which comprises the middle length.
• Samyutta Nikaya which comprises the connected.
Vinaya Pitaka
Also known as book of discipline, it deals with the monastic rules for monks and nuns. It is further divided into three books namely Suttavibhanga, Khandhaka and Parivara.
Abhidhammapitaka
It comprises the philosophy and doctrine of Buddhism. It is divided into seven books namely Dhammasangani, Dhatukatha, Kathavatthu, Patthana, Puggalapannatui, Vibhanga and Yamaka.
Jatakas
It comprises the stories of previous births of Buddha in the form of poems.
Milinda Panha
It contains the dialogue between Buddhist monk Nagasena and Indo-Greek king Meander.
Dipavamsa
Dipavamsa means Chronicle of Island. In fact, it is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka. It is considered one of the most important works in Pali Literature.
Mahavamsa
Its literal meaning is Great Chronicle. It is the most important Pali epic poem. Its tone is historical and it describes the kings of Sri Lanka. The book is one of the longest historical account.
Buddha Charita
It is written by Ashavaghosa in Sanskrit language. It depicts primarily the life of Buddha.
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