Tripitaka refers to the traditional Buddhist scriptures collectively known as the Pali Canon in the Theravada tradition, or a broader collection of sutras and commentaries in various Buddhist schools. It denotes a complete sacred text, typically rendered as a set of three baskets or sections (Tripiṭaka) containing rules, discourses, and the commentary. The term is used in scholarly and religious contexts to discuss canonical writings and their organization.
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