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In which Buddhist Council was the "Abhidhamma Pitaka" officially compiled and added to the scriptures?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. First Council
  2. Second Council
  3. Third Council
  4. Fourth Council

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Third Council

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Third Council šŸ“š Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka and presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa. This council focused on purifying the Sangha and resulted in the compilation of the Abhidhamma Pitaka, completing the Tripitaka. The council also sent missionaries to various parts of the world to spread Buddhism.