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What is the Buddhist version of Bible?
Pali canon
Pali canon, also called Tipitaka (Pali: “Triple Basket”) or Tripitaka (Sanskrit), the complete canon, first recorded in Pali, of the Theravada (“Way of the Elders”) branch of Buddhism.
Do Buddhist have a respect for holy books?
For Buddhists, sacred texts are the most important source of authority. They contain teachings of the Buddha on how to reach enlightenment as well as teachings to help guide Buddhists in their everyday life.
What is the main scriptures of Buddhism?
The sacred book of Buddhism is called the Tripitaka (called Tipitaka in Pali). It is also called the Pali Canon, after the language in which it was first written.
Does Buddhism have a Bible?
Buddhism has a vast number of scriptures, but few texts are accepted as authentic and authoritative by every school of Buddhism. There is one other reason that there is no Buddhist Bible. Many religions consider their scriptures to be the revealed word of God or gods.
Who wrote the holy book of Buddhism?
Place of Origin | North East India |
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Founder | Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha) |
Sacred Text | Tripitaka |
Sacred Building | Stupa |
Major Festivals | Wesak |
Why is there no holy book in Buddhism?
Buddhism does not have a holy book, because Buddhism does not have the concept of holiness. Buddhists do not believe that the historical Buddha (Guatama) who lived 2500 years ago is a holy being, just an enlightened man who was a leader and a teacher.
Why is there no Buddhist Bible?
There is one other reason that there is no Buddhist Bible. Many religions consider their scriptures to be the revealed word of God or gods. In Buddhism, however, it is understood that the scriptures are teachings of the historical Buddha – who was not a god – or other enlightened masters.
Are the scriptures of Buddhism the revealed Word of God?
Many religions consider their scriptures to be the revealed word of God or gods. In Buddhism, however, it is understood that the scriptures are teachings of the historical Buddha – who was not a god – or other enlightened masters. The teachings in Buddhist scriptures are directions for practice, or how to realize enlightenment for oneself.
Do Buddhists use the Holy Bible as a sacred text?
Of course, we know that asking for a Buddhist Bible is a connotation of a Buddhist text. Hence, it does not imply if Buddhists use the Holy Bible as a sacred text. Certainly, Buddhists make use of a sacred text known as the Tipitaka (in Pali) or Tripitaka (in Sanskrit).
What is the importance of the teachings in Buddhist scriptures?
The teachings in Buddhist scriptures are directions for practice, or how to realize enlightenment for oneself. What’s important is to understand and practice what the texts are teaching, not just “believe in” them.