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Buddha's teachings were compiled as Tipitaka - literally meaning three baskets to hold different types of texts. Which of the following texts is/are correctly matched according to the subject matter ?
1. Vinaya Pitaka : Buddha's teachings
2. Sutta Pitaka : Rules and regulations of the monastic order
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka : Philosophical matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Explanation
The Tipitaka (Three Baskets) are the primary scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. The three sections are defined as follows:
- Vinaya Pitaka: This contains the rules and regulations for the monastic order (Sangha) and the daily life of monks and nuns. Statement 1 is incorrectly matched.
- Sutta Pitaka: This contains the actual discourses and teachings of the Buddha, often in the form of dialogues. Statement 2 is incorrectly matched.
- Abhidhamma Pitaka: This section deals with the systematic philosophical and psychological analysis of the Buddha's teachings. Statement 3 is correctly matched.
Since statements 1 and 2 are interchanged in the question, only statement 3 is correct. Therefore, the correct option is A.
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Which one of the following texts provides a detailed and connected account of Buddha's life?