Explanation: The Buddhist texts were compiled in Pali. The Pali canons are called the Tripitakas (Three Baskets). They are Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. Vinaya Pitaka deals with monastic rules and moral disciplines.

• The Sutta Pitaka, which contains the teachings of Buddha, is divided into five groups or Nikayas.
• They contain popular works such as Theragatha and Therigatha (Hymns of the Elder Monks and Nuns) and Jataka tales (Buddha’s deeds in previous births as Bodhisattva).

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT