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The Tripitaka (three baskets) is a set of books that contains the Buddha's teachings. It is comprised of the Sutras, sermons and teachings of Buddha; Abhidharma, discourses on interpretation of the doctrine; and Vinay, rules for monks and nuns in monastic life. So the Tripitaka defines what Buddhism is and how we are to live our lives.
Other important works are "A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life" by Shantideva, The Dhammapada, by the Buddha. More contemporary works are "The Heart of Buddha Teachings" and "peace is Every Step" by Thich Nhat Hanh, and "How to Practice. A guide to a meaningful Life" by His Holiness, The 14th Dalai Lama.
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When did Buddhist writings appear in China?
Buddhist writings appeared in China in 65 C.E.
Does buddhism have any imortant writings or holy books?
Yes Buddhism does have holy books, and they are very important to Buddhist. The Tipitaka, is the believed to be the direct words of the Buddha.
Why is compassion important to mahayana Buddhist?
Its important to them because, well in order to have peace, you have to have compassion for others if you're Buddhist.
In what way is integrity important to the Buddhist?
In the Buddhist religion, integrity is a very important aspect of yourself. Honoring your word and having integrity shows honesty which is honored in the Buddhist religion.
Who discovered chakra?
No one person "discovered" chakras. They are the result of many, many generations of writings by mystics in the Buddhist and Hindu schools.
What is the most important Buddhist text?
buddha
When was Hoei Shin born?
Hoei Shin was born in the 5th century. He was a Buddhist monk. He discovered America and mentioned about his discovery in his writings.
What are some of the famous writings of Christianity?
The writings of the Church Fathers, The writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, The writings of CS Lewis, The writings of Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
What are Buddhist gods?
Some Buddhists believe in gods, some don't .Gods are not defined in Buddhist scriptures.
Why are ashoka important?
Ashoka was important because he spread Buddhist religion to his empire.
What are the sacred writings that are important to pentecostal?
The bible!
Why it is important for Buddhist to belive that nothing stays the same?
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