The Pitaka literature forms the canonical scriptures of Buddhism. The Vinaya Pitaka contains the rules for monks and nuns. The Sutta Pitaka contains discourses and sermons attributed to the Buddha and his disciples. The Abhidhamma Pitaka elaborates on Buddhist philosophy and psychology. The Mahavamsa is a chronicle of the history of Sri Lankan Buddhism.
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below : List-I (Buddhist text) A. Vinaya Pitaka B. Sutta Pitaka C. Abhidhamma Pitaka D. Mahavamsa Pitaka List-II (Content) i. Regional histories of Buddhism ii. Buddha’s teachings iii. Rules for those joining the Buddhist monastic order iv. Philosophical matters Codes :
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