WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Buddhist text contains the rules and regulations for the monks living in the Sangha?

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

Answer options

  1. Sutta Pitaka
  2. Abhidhamma Pitaka
  3. Vinaya Pitaka
  4. Mahavamsa

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vinaya Pitaka

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Vinaya Pitaka šŸ“š Explanation: The Vinaya Pitaka is one of the three components of the Tripitaka, the traditional scripture of Theravada Buddhism. It details the code of conduct, disciplinary rules, and daily procedures that monks and nuns must strictly follow within the monastic community. The text was compiled during the First Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha immediately after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha.