Who wrote the tipitaka?

The Tipitaka, also known as the Pali Canon, is not written by a single author. It is considered to be the collection of the teachings of the Buddha, transmitted orally for centuries before being written down.

Here's a breakdown:

* Origin: The teachings of the Buddha were first passed down orally by his disciples.

* First Council: Approximately three months after the Buddha's death, a group of his disciples gathered in a council (Sangha) to standardize the teachings. This was the first of several councils.

* Writing Down: The Tipitaka was finally written down in the 1st century BCE, primarily in Sri Lanka.

Therefore, it's incorrect to attribute the writing of the Tipitaka to a single author. It represents the collective effort of the Buddhist Sangha over centuries, preserving and transmitting the teachings of the Buddha.