Buddhist scriptures The Tipitaka (literally “three baskets”) is the collection of primary text of Theravada Buddhism preserved in the ancient Indian language of Pali. In English translation the Tipitaka cover some 20,000 printed pages. The Tipitaka is divided into three sections: The Vinaya Pitaka The collection of texts containing the code of discipline for monks and nuns, and the instructions for governance of monastic affairs. The latter includes, for example, sections on the monastic etiquette, ceremonies and the correct relationship to the “four requisites”: robe, alms-food, dwelling-place, and medicines, as well as procedures for ordination of new members and resolving […]