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What are the main divisions of canonical Buddhist literature?
Sutras, Vinaya, and Abhidharma
What is the classical and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism?
Pali
What do non-canonical Buddhist texts include?
Important historical information, quotes, definitions, biographical stories
What is the meaning of 'Theravada' in Theravada Buddhism?
'The doctrines of the elders'
What language are canonical texts called Suttas in?
Pali
Explore the classification of Buddhist literature into canonical and non-canonical texts, including the main divisions of canonical literature known as Pitakas - Sutras, Vinaya, and Abhidharma. Understand the significance of the Tripitakas and the distinction between canonical texts (Sutras/Suttas) and non-canonical texts.
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