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The Tripiṭaka (Sanskrit त्रिपिटक, lit. three baskets), Tipiṭaka (Pāli) is the formal term for a Buddhist canon of scriptures. Many different versions of the canon have existed throughout the Buddhist world, containing an enormous variety of texts. The oldest and most widely-known version is the Pāli Canon of the Theravāda school. for full text, see Wikipedia; Tripitaka on left
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What is the Buddhists holy book called?
the Tripitaka
When was the Tripitaka written?
It was compiled into writing for the first time during the reign of King Walagambahu of Sri Lanka (1st century BCE). It is written in the Sri Lankan history that, more than 1000 Monks who were already "Arahath" state (totally Awakened) represented in writing. The place where they carried out was in "Alulena" a Buddhist temple in Kegall Sri Lanka. Some argue it was Aluvihare in Matale Sri Lanka. By Ramindu Heiyantuduwa The Tripitaka is the teachings of the Buddha. In his times, they didn't actually write things down, they carried the teachings orally (by mouth). Then they started writing on leaves and then eventually, as time went by they (the Buddhists) improved it. Hoped it helped!!!
What are some similarities between the tripitaka and the quran?
Tripitaka is way of ending sadness, Quran is Way for the god
What is the main language of the tripitaka?
pali
What text do Buddhism people have?
Tripitaka
What is the scared book of Buddhism?
tripitaka
What is the holly book of buddism?
Tripitaka
Which of these terms does not describe Buddha?
Tripitaka
What is the Buddha bible called?
Tripitaka
How was the Tripitaka treated?
The tipitaka does not have a special stand. But is treated with los of respect by buddists.
Is there a Holy book on Buddhism if so what is it?
Tripitaka
Tripitaka is the holy book of which relegions?
Buddhism
Why is Tripitaka important?
The Tripitaka (three baskets) is a set of books that contains the Buddha's teachings. It is comprised of the Sutras, sermons and teachings of Buddha; Abhidharma, discourses on interpretation of the doctrine; and Vinay, rules for monks and nuns in monastic life. So the Tripitaka defines what Buddhism is and how we are to live our lives.
Which religion uses the tripitaka as their holy book?
Buddhism does.
