The Tripitaka or Pali Canon
The Tripitaka (Sanskrit, "three baskets") is the earliest collections of Buddhist scripture. There are several versions, the oldest and most complete of which is called the Pali Canon.
The First Buddhist Scriptures: The Tripitaka or Pali Canon
The earliest written scriptures of Buddhism are collected in the Tripitaka, also called the Pali Canon. What is in the Tripitaka, and where did these texts come from?
The earliest written scriptures of Buddhism are collected in the Tripitaka, also called the Pali Canon. What is in the Tripitaka, and where did these texts come from?
About the Tripitaka
The Tripitaka is regarded as the teaching of the historical Buddha by all schools of Buddhism. It is believed the many texts within the Tripitaka are the words of the historical Buddha as memorized and chanted by generations of monks.
The Tripitaka is regarded as the teaching of the historical Buddha by all schools of Buddhism. It is believed the many texts within the Tripitaka are the words of the historical Buddha as memorized and chanted by generations of monks.
The Metta Sutta
The Metta Sutta, or Sutra of Loving Kindness is one of the most beloved of all Buddhist texts. Here is an explanation of the sutta and a link to online English translations.
The Metta Sutta, or Sutra of Loving Kindness is one of the most beloved of all Buddhist texts. Here is an explanation of the sutta and a link to online English translations.
The Kalama Sutta
In the Kalama Sutta, the Buddha challenges us to judge the truth of teachings for ourselves. He assures us that it is proper to have doubts and questions and provides criteria we can apply in our own free inquiry.
In the Kalama Sutta, the Buddha challenges us to judge the truth of teachings for ourselves. He assures us that it is proper to have doubts and questions and provides criteria we can apply in our own free inquiry.
The Dhammapada: Buddhist Proverbs
The Dhammapada is the most beloved and widely translated section of the Tripitaka. It consists of 423 brief verses spoken by the Buddha and collected together by his disciples.
The Dhammapada is the most beloved and widely translated section of the Tripitaka. It consists of 423 brief verses spoken by the Buddha and collected together by his disciples.
The Pali Canon in English
An online translation of several parts of the Pali Canon.
An online translation of several parts of the Pali Canon.