Which Buddhist literature consists of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers?

Milnda Panha
Sutta Patika
Vinayapitaka
Buddhhacharita

The correct answer is A. Milnda Panha.

The Milña Pañha (Pali; Sanskrit: Milindapañha, “Questions of Milinda”) is a dialogue between the Buddhist monk Nagasena and the Greek king Menander I of Bactria. It is one of the most important texts of Theravada Buddhism.

The text is divided into 38 chapters, each of which deals with a different topic. The topics covered include the nature of reality, the existence of God, the nature of the soul, and the path to enlightenment.

The Milña Pañha is a valuable source of information about early Buddhism. It provides insights into the Buddhist worldview and the Buddhist way of life. It is also a fascinating example of the interaction between Buddhism and other cultures.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • B. Sutta Pitaka is the first of the three pitakas (baskets) of the Pali Canon, the sacred texts of Theravada Buddhism. It contains the Buddha’s discourses, or suttas.
  • C. Vinayapitaka is the second of the three pitakas of the Pali Canon. It contains the rules of monastic discipline, or vinaya.
  • D. Buddhhacharita is a Sanskrit text that tells the story of the Buddha’s life.
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