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∙ 11y agoInitially, the the Buddha's teachings were orally transmitted, but were written down by the third century BCE into what is called the Tripitaka . The word means "the three baskets," and refers to the way the texts were first recorded. The early writing material was long, narrow leaves, which were sewn together on one side. Bunches of these were then stored in baskets. This is a large collection, running 45 volumes in one modern edition.
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What are the two groups the Buddihism split into?
Theravada and Mahayana. Thereaveda is called the "teachings of the Elders" and is the most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings from later Buddhas and Bodhisattvas into the Buddhas teachings.
Was Buddhas teachings put in writing?
Actually, Buddha did nothing to record his teachings. He merely spoke the word and it was memorized by the Sangha of the time. After his death his teaching were hastily recorded to preserve and consolidate those that had been memorized by the Sangha.
Is sarnath where Buddhas first teachings of Buddhism at?
Yes, Buddha's first sermon was at Sarnath.
How many different versions of Buddhism are there?
There are really only 2 distinct types of Buddhism, though there are subgroups to them. The two major groups are Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada is call the "teachings of the Elders" and is most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings of later Buddhas and Bodisatvas into the Buddhas original teachings. All the differnt lineages of Buddhism fall within one of these two groups but all teachings agree as to what the Buddha taught and to what the objective of Buddhism is.
How do you think the collecting of the Buddhas teachings helped the religion to spread beyond India?
by avoiding ashoka's plans in 1100s
Where were the Buddha teachings preserved?
The Buddha's teaching were first preserved orally by his followers and then later were written down.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower caste?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of the lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower casts?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Can sharks be preserved after death?
yes, they can be preserved for 2.863 seconds.
What is the Buddhas background like?
Buddha was a Hindu in the same way as Christ was a Jew As a result of his knowledge and teachings a new order of thought was created.
