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The Tripitaka LO: To evaluate how the Tripitaka influences Buddhist actions History • At first none of the Buddha’s teachings were written down. People were used to remembering important teachings. However soon after he passed away people thought it would be a good idea to make sure that there was a clear record of what the Buddha had said and taught. Meeting • 500 Buddhist monks met and all the Buddha’s teachings were recited. They all agreed on the teachings. This teaching was passed down by the monks orally for 400 years. Eventually it was decided that the teachings should be written down into what we now know as the Pali Canon. KEY WORDS PALI = language spoken by Buddha CANON = Collection of writings What is the Pali Canon? • The Pali Canon is the complete scripture collection of the Theravada branch of Buddhism. As such, it is the only set of scriptures preserved in the language of its composition. • It is called the Tripitaka or "Three Baskets" because it includes the Vinaya Pitaka or "Basket of Discipline," the Sutta Pitaka or "Basket of Discourses," and the Abhidhamma Pitaka or "Basket of Higher Teachings". The Vinaya Pitaka • This contains the teachings of the Buddha, which lay down the code of conduct. These specific rules teach Buddhists how to live their lives in accordance to the ultimate realisation of Nirvana. The Sutta Pitaka • This section contains the discourses and sermons of the Buddha. It is the written source of authority for Buddhism. It is divided into 5 sections by length and subject matter of the sermons, rather than in any chronological order. The Abidhamma Pitaka •The third main section f the Pali Canon is not the direct word of the Buddha, but a more philosophical understanding of the Sutta Pitaka. •Abidhamma means ‘higher teaching’ and is for the more advanced, scholarly Buddhist, normally an educated monk. It deals with the concept of nature, the world and the mind. Three baskets task: 1. Label the three baskets in accordance to Buddhist tradition with a brief explanation of what each basket represents 2. Organise the teachings into the correct baskets 3. Think of your own teachings and add them to the correct baskets – see if your partner can identify your teachings Name that Basket The Vinaya Pitaka Name that Basket The Abidhamma Pitaka Name that Basket The Sutta Pitaka Name that Basket The Abidhamma Pitaka Name that Basket The Sutta Pitaka Name that Basket The Vinaya Pitaka