Definitions

1. noun

A collection of Buddhist scriptures, particularly the Pali Canon, which is the earliest and most authoritative of the Buddhist scriptures.

“The monastery’s library housed a rare copy of the Tripitaka, a sacred text for Buddhists.”

2. noun

The Buddhist canon of scriptures, particularly those in the Pali Canon, which are considered authoritative by Theravada Buddhists.

“The scholar spent years studying the Tripitaka to gain a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings.”