Tripitaka is the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. The version canonical to Theravada Buddhism is generally referred to in English as the Pali Canon. These books are (1) Vinaya PitakaIt defines the rules and regulation for monastic life. (2) Sutta Pitaka - It is a collection of Buddha's sermons and teachings. (3) Abhidhamma Pitaka - It is a collection of the Buddhist philosophy.