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Buddhist Books Continued: Workshop 3B
The Tripitaka (also known as the Pali Canon) is the initial assortment of Buddhist teachings. The Tripitaka was first written down on thin leaves which were gathered together and stored in baskets; hence, Tripitaka means "three baskets."
The Tripitaka
Before the Tripitaka was written down in 300 BC, it was shared verbally. Many Buddhists believe that the Tripitaka was written after the Buddha's death.

The three sections of the Tripitaka are the Sutra Pitaka, the Vinaya Pitaka, and the Abhidharma Pitaka.
The Sutra Pitaka from the 900 Century
The Sutra Pitaka is written about behavior and meditation. It also contains information on human principles.

The Vinaya Pitaka is written about rules for monks, nuns, and other Buddhist relating to the church.

The Abhidharma Pitaka was delivered by Buddha's successor. It includes poetry and songs, as well as a wide variety of other various writings. However, it mostly contains teachings on ways of life, beliefs, and psychology.