What are Tripitakas?

What are Tripitakas?

The sacred books of Buddhism are called Tripitakas. As the name indicates they are three in number:

1.   Vinaya Pitaka

2.   Sutta Pitaka

3.   Abhidamma Pitaka


Vinaya Pitaka contains regulations for the management of the monasteries

Sutta pitaka is a collection of the discourse and lectures of Buddha.

Abhidamma Pitaka are found explanations of the philosophical principles of Buddhism.





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