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The collection of Buddha’s teachings is divided into three sections (Ti-pitaka)

1. Sutta Pitaka contains Buddha’s teachings.

2. Vinaya Pitaka contains rules of disciples who joined sangha or monastry.

3. Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of philosophical principles.

Which of the above statements are true.

1 and 2 only

3 only

All the above

None of the above

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Explanation:

Tripitaka or Three Baskets is a traditional term used for various Buddhist scriptures. The three pitakas are Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
1.   Sutta Pitaka: It contains over 10 thousand suttas or sutras related to Buddha and his? close companions. This also deals with the first Buddhist council which was held shortly after Buddha's death, dated by the majority of recent scholars around 400 BC, under the patronage of king Ajatasatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Rajgir.
2.   Vinaya Pitaka: The subject matter of Vinay Pitaka is the monastic rules for monks and nuns. It can also be called as Book of Discipline. Its three books are Suttavibhanga, Khandaka and Parivara.
3.   Abhidhammapitaka : Abhidhammapitaka deals with the philosophy and doctrine of Buddhism? appearing in the suttas. However, it does not contain the systematic philosophical treatises.