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    The document summarizes some of the key Buddhist sacred texts. It explains that after Buddha's death, his teachings were compiled by the Sangha into the Tripitaka, consisting of the Vinaya Pitaka containing monastic rules, the Sutra Pitaka containing stories and teachings, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka containing philosophical works. It provides details on the contents of each "basket" and describes how the scriptures were later translated and interpreted differently between Theravada and Mahayana traditions.

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    Buddhism Sacred Texts

    The study of Buddhist texts is one of the most


    important religious activities a Buddhist can perform.

    After the death of Buddha the Sangha (community)


    compiled his teachings and these were transmitted
    through an oral tradition. The rules of the Sangha and
    the Buddha’s teachings were recited in the Pali
    language.

    The collection of writings was known as the Tripitaka,


    or “three baskets”. These included the discourses of
    Buddha, the rules of discipline for Buddhist monks
    and nuns, and further knowledge or teachings.
    Vinaya Pitaka (Basket of Discipline)
    This is the smallest ‘basket’ and it is comprised
    of 227 rules for monks and 311 rules for nuns,
    that cover subjects such as simplicity and
    celibacy.
    The Vinaya has three sections:
    1. Sutra-vibhanga: contains rules, explanations and
    commentaries
    2. Khandhaka: deals with regulations for communal living as
    well as rules for clothing and food
    3. Parivara: contains extra precepts that vary from school to
    school.
    Sutra Pitaka (Basket of Threads)
    The Sutra Pitaka is a collection of myths, stories, sayings
    and teachings related to the Buddha. It is usually divided
    into 5 sections called nikayas:
    1. Digha Nikaya: has 34 sutras, including a sutra which is thought
    to contain some of the actual words of the Buddha
    2. Majjhima Nikaya:has 152 sutras grouped into fifteen sections.
    3. Samyutta Nikaya: has 7762 sutras in 56 groups that are
    arranged according to subject.
    4. Anguttara Nikaya: contains 2308 sutras organised in eleven
    groups that are single teachings.
    5. Khuddaka Nikaya: has 15 sutras that are minor teachings that
    do not easily fit into the other nikayas.
    Abhidhamma Pitaka (Basket of Higher Teaching)
    The third basket contains seven separate works which
    reflect the early doctrine of Buddhism, but also explore
    the ideas from a philosophical perspective.

    These texts are considered to be a highly


    advanced form of the Buddha’s teachings that were
    revealed from the heavenly realm after his death.

    Over time the scriptures were translated into a variety


    of languages and further interpretations were added.
    When the Sangha divided, Mahayana Buddhists
    recorded their version of the scriptures using sanskrit,
    and ancient Indian language. There is no fixed canon for
    Mahayana Buddhism which also uses texts in Tibetan,
    Japanese and Chinese.

    The Chinese Canon has 45 supplementary volumes and


    includes the Tantras and the Sastras, commentaries,
    histories, biographies, encyclopedias and dictionaries.

    The Lotus Sutra is widely used by


    Mahayana Buddhists in East Asia.
    The Tibetan Canon contains much of the Chinese Canon, as
    well as some texts that are unique to Tibetan Buddhism.
    Books or texts as considered sacred because they contain
    the Dharma. They are kept in places of honour in shrines.

    It is widely thought that Zen Buddhism


    bypasses the written texts altogether
    and professes an oral transmission of
    truths from generation to generation,
    outside of the scriptures. But Zen
    Buddhists do incorporate sacred texts
    and also use ‘Koans’ to help break
    through the delusions of the mind.
    The Great Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra

    Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, practicing deep Prajna No wisdom and no attainment.


    Paramita, Since there is nothing to attain,
    Clearly saw that all five skandhas are empty, The Bodhisattva lives by Prajna Paramita,
    Transforming anguish and distress. With no hindrance in the mind;
    Shariputra, form is no other than emptiness, No hindrance and therefore no fear;
    Emptiness no other than form; Far beyond delusive thinking, right here is Nirvana.
    Form is exactly emptiness, emptiness exactly form; All Buddhas of past, present, and future
    Sensation, perception, mental reaction, consciousness Live by Prajna Paramita,
    Are also like this. Attaining Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi.
    Shariputra, all things are essentially empty – Therefore know that Prajna Paramita
    Not born, not destroyed; Is the great sacred mantra, the great vivid mantra,
    Not stained, not pure; without loss, without gain. The unsurpassed mantra, the supreme mantra,
    Therefore in emptiness there is no form, no sensation, Which completely removes all anguish.
    No eye, ear, nose tongue, body, mind, This is truth, not mere formality.
    No colour, sound, smell, taste, touch, Therefore set forth the Prajna Paramita mantra,
    Object of thought; Set forth this mantra and proclaim:
    No seeing and so on to no thinking; Gate Gate paragate parasamgate
    No ignorance and also no ending of ignorance, Bodhi Svaha!
    And so on to no old age and death;
    No anguish, cause of anguish, cessation, path;
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    Further Information
    http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/index.html

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/

    http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/

    http://
    www.teachingsofthebuddha.com/buddhist_sacred_texts
    .htm

    http://
    www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/buddhis
    References
    Goldburg, Peta. Investigating World Religions.
    Cambridge University Press, New York, 2009.

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