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Which school of Buddhism focuses on the authority of the Tripitaka and the historical study of Buddha?
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∙ 14y ago
Theravada
There are no classical schools of Buddhism that do both. The Pali Tripitaka is the center of Theravadin Buddhism, however historical study of the Buddha is not a part of the tradition -- though no doubt there are some Theravadins who have an interest.
The historical study of the Buddha seems to progress mostly in scholarly circles.
You might try searching out Skeptical Buddhism if you're interested in finding a group that is interested in both the Tripitaka and the historical study of the Buddha. (Facebook has an active group.)
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