Q. Which of the following Buddhist texts is related to the Book of Guidance, which gives a connected account of the Buddha’s teachings?

[A] Milindapanho

[B] Nettipakarana

[C] Visuddhimagga

[D] Nidanakatha

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Some important non-canonical texts are Milindapanho (written in Pali, it consists of a dialogue on various philosophical issues between the Indo-Greek king Milinda/Menander and the monk Nagasena).

  • Nettipakarana (The Book of Guidance, which gives a connected account of the Buddha’s teachings).
  • Visuddhimagga (The Path to Purity, written by Buddhaghosa, deals with development from purity of discipline to nibanna/enlightenment), Nidanakatha (first connected life story of Buddha).

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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