Who Compiled Vinaya Pitaka?

Vinaya Pitaka' is the first of the Tripitaka

and it contains all the disciplinary rules of ecclesiastical acts and duties formulated by the Buddha himself for the conduct and guidance of monks and nuns. It consists of five books: Parajika, Pachittiya, Mahavagga, Chullavagga and Parivara.

Who composed abhidhamma pitaka?

This school also had an Abhidhamma Pitaka consisting of seven books, considerably different in detail from the Theravada treatises. According to the Sarvastivadins, the books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka were composed by Buddhist disciples, several being attributed to authors who appeared generations after the Buddha.

What is written in Vinaya pitaka?

Vinaya Pitaka – this contains the rules telling monks and nuns how to behave with each other, and within society. A summary of the rules is chanted on a regular basis to remind them of their responsibilities. The Sutta Pitaka - contains the Buddha's teachings recorded mainly as sermons delivered in historical settings.