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Tripitaka

Pronunciation: /trɪˈpɪtəkə/

Definition of Tripitaka

noun

(the Tripitaka)
  • the sacred canon of Theravada Buddhism, written in the Pali language.

Origin:

from Sanskrit tripiṭaka, literally 'the three baskets or collections'

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