Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:

"The Sutta Pitaka centres particularly on the basic principles of Buddhist thought and practise. And it, therefore, is the foundation for the study of Buddhist doctrine throughout the Theravada Buddhist world."

(Source: https://www.wisdom/ib.org/buddhism/essay/phi/osophy-of-/anguage-in-the-five-nikayas/d/doc1148277.htm/)

What is the focus of the Sutta Pitaka, and how does it contribute to Buddhist teachings?

The Sutta Pitaka focuses on the basic principles of Buddhist thought and practice. It is a central text in the Theravada Buddhist tradition and serves as a foundation for understanding Buddhist doctrine.