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| Q. |
Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists? |
| A. | Upanishad |
| B. | Vedas |
| C. | Tripitaka |
| D. | Jatakas |
| Answer» C. Tripitaka | |
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Explanation: Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka). |
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