Tripitaka (Pali Canon)

The Tripitaka, also known as the Pali Canon, is the earliest and most authoritative collection of Buddhist scriptures. It is divided into three sections: the Vinaya Pitaka (monastic rules), the Sutta Pitaka (teachings and discourses of the Buddha), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and psychological analysis). Composed in ancient Pali language, these texts serve as a foundational guide for Theravāda Buddhism, outlining ethical practices, philosophical concepts, and the path to enlightenment. The Tripitaka provides historical, doctrinal, and ethical insights central to understanding and practicing Buddhism.