I'm looking for the Buddist equivalent of the Bible/Koran/Gita etc.
Thanks
2006-09-26 22:01:56 · 14 answers · asked by Avi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's called the Tripitaka
The Diamond Sutra was the first religious book to be printed for wide distribution.
2006-09-26 22:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by BadShopper 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buddhist Holy Book
2016-10-05 11:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a 'holy' book as such Buddhism more a massive and disparate collection of writings from across the spectrum of Buddhist sects. These range from stories about the Buddha Gotama's life to complex Abidharma expositions to mystical works like the Tibetian Book of the Dead.
If you want a clear well writted translation that contains material accepted as worthy by the majority of Buddhists the Have a look at 'Buddhist Scriptures' translated by Edward Conze. Its published in the UK by Penguin Classics and is the main text I used when studying Buddhism as part of a degree in Theology and Relgious Studies.
2006-09-26 22:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the diamond sutra - holy book of the buddhist
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2006-09-26 22:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The name of the Buddhist holy book is The Diamond Sutra.
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9030270?&query=diamond
Here is a link explaining the background of The Diamond Sutra:
http://www.diamond-sutra.com/diamond_sutra_background.html
2006-09-26 22:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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What's the name of the Buddhist holy book?
I'm looking for the Buddist equivalent of the Bible/Koran/Gita etc.
Thanks
2015-08-06 20:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no official 'Bible' or scripture canon in Buddhism, however check out a book entitled "The Tibetan Book of the Dead".
2006-09-26 22:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by congo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dhammapada and Abidhamma are two important books.
Anyway Buddha didn't t care about books and whatsoever definitions!
His goal was the transcendental ... "Nirvana"...!
2006-09-27 00:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's the 'sutras',originated from INDIA. spread to CHINA during the TANG dynasty.
2006-09-26 22:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by lim h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be noted that Sidhartha Guatama was one of many Buddhas, and not the last. Buddhism is a wonderful, peaceful way of life (although I do not practice it myself).
2006-09-26 22:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by Blue Devil 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋