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Question

Which of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of Monastic life?

  1. Digha-Nikaya
  2. Vinaya Pitaka
  3. Abhindhamma Pitaka
  4. Vibhasha Sastra

Answer:

Option B: Vinaya Pitaka

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vinaya Pitaka”.

The Vinaya Pitaka is specifically dedicated to the rules and regulations governing the monastic life of Buddhist monks and nuns.