Question

"Yamaka" belongs to the Buddhist "Pitaka"
1. Sutta
2. Vinaya
3. Abhidhamma
4. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Abhidhamma

The correct answer is Abhidhammal.

• Abhidhamma comprises the philosophy and doctrine of Buddhism.
• It is divided into seven books namely Dhammasangani, Dhatukatha, Kathavatthu, Patthana, Puggalapannatui, Vibhanga, and Yamaka.

• The Buddhist canon was formulated and transmitted by oral tradition, and it was written down in several versions in the 2d and 1st cent. B.C. Its main divisions, called Pitakas.
• 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.
  • Vinaya Pitaka - It is also known as the 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.