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What are the main divisions of canonical Buddhist literature?
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?
What is the classical and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism?
- Sanskrit
- Tibetan
- Pali (correct)
- Chinese
What do non-canonical Buddhist texts include?
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?
What is the meaning of 'Theravada' in Theravada Buddhism?
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What language are canonical texts called Suttas in?
What language are canonical texts called Suttas in?
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