Buddhist Literature Categorization
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What are the main divisions of canonical Buddhist literature?

  • Tripitakas, Sutras, and Theravada
  • Canonical and non-canonical texts
  • Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese texts
  • Sutras, Vinaya, and Abhidharma (correct)

    • What is the classical and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism?

  • Sanskrit
  • Tibetan
  • Pali (correct)
  • Chinese

    • What do non-canonical Buddhist texts include?

  • The Island Chronicle, The Great Chronicle, and the Lesser Chronicle
  • Birth stories and rituals
  • Observations and commentaries on canonical texts
  • Important historical information, quotes, definitions, biographical stories (correct)

    • What is the meaning of 'Theravada' in Theravada Buddhism?

    <p>'The doctrines of the elders'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language are canonical texts called Suttas in?

    <p>Pali</p> Signup and view all the answers

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