Question

The teachings of Mahatma Buddha were first compiled in -

• A. Mahavansh
• B. Agama
• C. Tripitaka
• D. Divyavadana

Hint:

The Buddha's teachings were organised into three Pitakas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the First Buddhist Council:
Soon after the Buddha's death, the First Buddhist Council at Rajgriha (c. 483 BCE) compiled his teachings.

Step 2: Name the compilation:
The teachings were organised into the Tripitaka ('three baskets'): Sutta Pitaka (discourses), Vinaya Pitaka (monastic discipline) and Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophy).

Final Answer:
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