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Is there an accepted canon of sutras across Buddhism or within the sects?
Yes, an accepted canon of sutras in Buddhism is the Mahayana sutra.
What do the followers call their sciptures for Buddhism?
sutras
What is one thing Hinduism has that Buddhism has?
Sutras
What is the literature of Buddhism?
The Gitas, the Vedas, the Sutras, the Upanishads.
How many sutras in mahayana Buddhism?
In the Tipitika, there are about 17,000 suttas (sutras). In the Tripitika (the Mahayana canon), there are many thousands more.
How is taiko involved in Buddhism?
I you mean the Taiko drums, they are used in temples during the recitation of the Sutras by the monks to keep the rhythm.
What sacred texts do Buddhism study?
Pāli Tipitaka, Mahayana sutras. sometimes written in Pāli, Tibetan, Mongolian, and Chinese. ~BD
Is meditation common to all schools of Buddhism?
No. There are many forms of meditation- concentrating on the breath, focusing on feelings of lovingkindness, contemplating the impermanence of all things, visualizing Buddhist personifications or other symbols, chanting things like Nembutsu, Daimoku or mantras, reciting Sutras, writing out sutras, etc. Most, but not all, schools of Buddhism use one or more of those.
What are sutras?
Sutras are concise, aphoristic texts that serve as foundational scriptures in various Indian philosophical and religious traditions, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism. They are typically written in a highly condensed form, designed to encapsulate essential teachings, principles, or practices. The term "sutra" means "thread" in Sanskrit, symbolizing the way these texts weave together complex ideas. Prominent examples include the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Brahma Sutras in Hindu philosophy.
What is the importance of the holy text for Buddhism?
Many Buddhist view the Suttas and Sutras to be the words of Buddha directly handed down over many generations. In addition, the reading of canonical texts is said to be a valid form of religious practice and a means through which a practitioner can meditate. Many Sutras, such as the Dharmaparyayas, are said to have transformative properties on the mind and oftentimes have a profound effect on its readers. Other Sutras provide philosophical and moral guidance as well as a source of merit through which one can produce positive karma.
Where are all the sutras contained?
The Pali Samyukta Nikaya is the repository for all of the Buddhist sutras. In this collection there are over 2,800 sutras.
What religion does not believe in a single supreme being basic beliefs are found in books called sutras?
The religion that does not believe in a single supreme being and has its basic beliefs found in texts called sutras is Buddhism. Buddhism focuses on the teachings of the Buddha and emphasizes concepts such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. It encourages followers to seek enlightenment and liberation from suffering through personal experience and meditation, rather than through worship of a deity.
