Question

Which of the following is a part of the ‘Sutta Pitaka’?
1. Dipavamsa
2. Majjhima Nikaya
3. Dhammasangani
4. Manu Smriti

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Majjhima Nikaya

The correct answer is Majjhima Nikaya.

• Majjhima Nikaya is the second of five Nikayas mentioned in Sutta Pitaka.
• The main teaching or Dhamma of Buddha is mentioned in Sutta Pitaka which is divided into five Nikayas or collections:
  • Digha Nikaya
  • Majjhima Nikaya
  • Samyutta Nikaya
  • Anguttara Nikaya
  • Khuddaka Nikaya

 

• Tripitaka is a Sanskrit word meaning 'Three Basket'.
• The most important lessons of Buddhism are mentioned in Tripitakas written in the Pali language. They are:
  • Sutta Pitaka
  • Vinaya Pitaka
  • Abhidhamma Pitaka
• Dipavamsa - It contains the history of the Island when Buddhism was expanded in Sri Lanka.
• Dhammasangani - It contains the summary of Buddhism.
• Manu Smriti - It means 'Laws of Manu' and contains the religious instructions for the Hindus.