This post contains a table of key Buddhist Scriptures and their central theme.
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Table of Contents
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.
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