Buddhist Scriptures

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See also: Buddhist Books and Buddhist Holy Books.

Table of Major Buddhist Scriptures

Tradition	Scripture	Description
Theravada	Tripitaka (Pali Canon)	The earliest and most complete collection of Buddhist texts, divided into three “baskets” (pitaka).
	Vinaya Pitaka	Rules and guidelines for monastic discipline.
	Sutta Pitaka	Discourses and teachings attributed to the Buddha.
	Abhidhamma Pitaka	Philosophical and doctrinal analysis of the Buddha’s teachings.
Mahayana	Mahayana Sutras	A vast collection of texts that form the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism.
	Heart Sutra (Prajnaparamita)	A concise text on the nature of reality and emptiness.
	Diamond Sutra	A key text emphasizing the practice of non-attachment and the concept of emptiness.
	Lotus Sutra	Focuses on the idea that all beings have the potential to achieve Buddhahood.
	Avatamsaka Sutra	Describes the interconnectedness of all things in the cosmos.
	Uttaratantra Shastra	Core teaching on Tatagathagharba, Buddha Nature.
Tibetan Buddhism	Kangyur	Translations of the Buddha’s words, comprising sutras and tantras.
	Tengyur	Commentaries by Indian and Tibetan scholars on the teachings found in the Kangyur.
Zen Buddhism	Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch	Key text of the Zen tradition, attributed to Huineng, the Sixth Patriarch.
	Blue Cliff Record	A collection of Zen koans (paradoxical anecdotes or riddles) used for meditation practice.
	The Gateless Gate	Another essential collection of Zen koans, compiled in the 13th century.
Pure Land Buddhism	Amitabha Sutra	Describes the Western Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha and the practices for rebirth there.
	Infinite Life Sutra	Explores the vows of Amitabha Buddha and the path to rebirth in the Pure Land.
	Contemplation Sutra	Guides the practitioner in visualization practices for attaining rebirth in the Pure Land.

This table provides a structured overview of key Buddhist scriptures across different traditions, highlighting their significance and contributions to Buddhist practice and philosophy.