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What are the three main divisions of the Buddhist teachings?

  • Vinaya, Sutta, Abhidharma

  • Dharma, Karma, Samsara

  • Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Five Precepts

  • Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana

Answer

The three main divisions of the Buddhist teachings are the Vinaya (monastic codes), the Sutta (discourses), and the Abhidharma (systematic treatises). These texts form the basis of Buddhist doctrine and practice and have been passed down through generations in various languages and traditions.
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