Buddhism Theme 1A- Pali Canon Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Pali Canon?
A
Complete scripture collection of the Therevadan school
2
Q
What is the Pali Canon known as?
A
Tipitaka or three baskets
3
Q
What does the Tipitaka consist of?
A
Vineyard Pitaka
Sutra Pitaka
Abhidhamma Pitaka
4
Q
What is the Vinaya Pitaka?
A
Basket of Discipline
5
Q
What is the Sutta Pitaka?
A
Basket of Discources
6
Q
what is the Abhidhamma Pitaka?
A
Basket of Higher Teachings
7
Q
What does the Vinaya Pitaka contain?
A
Information about the life of the Buddha and early Sangha
8
Q
What does the Sutta Pitaka contain?
A
Written source of the Buddhist Dharma
9
Q
What does the Abhidhamma Pitaka contain?
A
Contains works of great scholars and disciples
10
Q
How important is the Tipitaka for Therevadan Buddhists?
A
Very, contains Buddha’s teachings which forms the foundation of Buddhism
