- Dipavansa is an ancient chronicle from Sri Lanka. - It documents the history of Buddhism on the island, including lineage and succession. - The Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka are the three main divisions of the Buddhist Pali Canon (Tripitaka), dealing with sermons, monastic rules, and philosophical analysis respectively, not primarily genealogical records.
Which of the following was a Buddhist genealogical text ?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Buddhism (Buddhist Literature: Tripitakas, Jataka Tales, other important texts)
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