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Tripitaka
im not sure but i think is called a dharma. same spelling as the hindu's ones as buddhism was founded in india and giving a specific name to the text was never intended
The Dharmapada
The disciples of Buddha.
yes
There are three parts to the Buddhism sacred text.
To cite a Buddhist passage from a holy text in APA format, you would include the author of the text, year of publication, title of the text, and the specific passage referenced. An example citation could look like this: Buddha (Year). Title of Text (Chapter:Verse).
yes
They were, and still are great! Please be more specific.
Yes, Buddhism is a recognized world religion with its own sacred text.
no
This depends entirely on the school of Buddhism and the specific temple. The Buddha did not lay down any rules on this.