The Khuddaka-Nikaya contains a variety of texts including verses, stories, and doctrinal explanations. The Therigatha specifically highlights the spiritual achievements and experiences of early Buddhist nuns.
The 'Therigatha' in Buddhist literature is related to which of the following bodies?
Asked in Civil Judge 2022 · Topic: Buddhism (Buddhist Literature: Tripitakas, Jataka Tales, other important texts)
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