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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Tipitaka1.jpg|Tipitaka1|thumb]] '''Pali Canon''' is the standard collection of scriptures in the [[Theravada]] Buddhist tradition, as preserved in the [[Pali]] language. It is the most complete extant early Buddhist canon and consists of three "baskets" or collections ([[Tipitaka]]): the [[Vinaya Pitaka]], the [[Sutta Pitaka]], and the [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]]. The Pali Canon lays out the Theravada school's doctrinal foundation, ethical code, and philosophical framework.<br />
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==Vinaya Pitaka==<br />
The [[Vinaya Pitaka]] contains the rules of conduct for the [[Buddhist monastic]] community ([[Sangha]]), including monks ([[Bhikkhu]]) and nuns ([[Bhikkhuni]]). It also provides the stories behind the establishment of each rule, offering insights into the Buddha's decisions and the early Sangha's societal context. The Vinaya Pitaka is divided into several books, with the [[Patimokkha]] being the most well-known, as it summarizes the monastic code of discipline.<br />
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==Sutta Pitaka==<br />
The [[Sutta Pitaka]] is a collection of discourses attributed to the Buddha and his close disciples. It is divided into five collections ([[Nikayas]]): the [[Digha Nikaya]] (Long Discourses), the [[Majjhima Nikaya]] (Middle-length Discourses), the [[Samyutta Nikaya]] (Connected Discourses), the [[Anguttara Nikaya]] (Numerical Discourses), and the [[Khuddaka Nikaya]] (Minor Collection). These texts cover a wide range of topics, from ethical conduct and meditation practices to philosophical discussions and stories of the Buddha's previous lives ([[Jataka]] tales).<br />
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==Abhidhamma Pitaka==<br />
The [[Abhidhamma Pitaka]] is the most recent and complex part of the Pali Canon. It presents a systematic and detailed analysis of the Buddha's teachings, focusing on their philosophical and psychological aspects. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is composed of seven books, which explore topics such as consciousness, mental factors, and the process of perception, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the empirical world and the path to enlightenment.<br />
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==Historical Context==<br />
The Pali Canon was orally transmitted for several centuries before being written down in the 1st century BCE in Sri Lanka. The decision to record the texts in writing was motivated by concerns over preserving the teachings amid the challenges of famine, war, and the passing of the Buddha's direct disciples. The written texts were inscribed on palm leaves and stored in monasteries, ensuring the survival and propagation of the Buddha's teachings.<br />
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==Significance==<br />
The Pali Canon is of paramount importance in Theravada Buddhism, serving as the authoritative source of doctrine and practice. It is also valuable for scholars of Buddhism and religion, providing insights into the historical, cultural, and philosophical context of early Buddhism. The teachings in the Pali Canon have been studied, practiced, and revered for centuries, shaping the spiritual and ethical lives of millions of Buddhists around the world.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Buddhist texts]]<br />
* [[Early Buddhist Texts]]<br />
* [[Theravada Buddhism]]<br />
* [[Buddhist philosophy]]<br />
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