The third Buddhist council was held at Pataliputra, during the reign of Ashoka. Which of the following Pitakas was added to the existing two in this council?

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [B]

The correct answer is Abhidhamma Pitaka. Abhidhamma Pitaka was composed during the third Buddhist council. The Buddhist councils were held to compile books/Teachings or Whenever a dispute arose between Monks. It was composed by Mogaliputta Tissa. The third Buddhist council was held at Patliputra during the reign of Ashoka. Abhidhamma Pitaka is a compilation of philosophical sayings.