what is the buddhist's bible?

Question

Muslim- qu'ran Christianity- Bible Buddhism- ????

Answer 1

The "bible" of Buddhism is the "Tripitaka", or Three Baskets, formed of the Sutta (Sutras of the Buddha), Vinaya (precepts for the Sangha), and the Abhidhamma (higher teachings, or analytical writings about the higher states). The oldest extant manuscripts date to the first century B.C.E.

Answer 2

The Buddhist Scriptures are found in
"The Dhammapada, The Kangyur,
and The Tengyur."

Siddhartha Gautama's ministry, or years of teaching lasted 45 yrs. Others lasted 3 and a half, or for some a few yrs. longer. All these texts are Quite extensively Long, Complex, and very difficult for some to understand.

Just as their are Commentaries for the bible, and the qur'an, and many, many other religious texts, there are for all the Buddhists Scriptures.
They are simply helpful guides, to assist us in our path, to acquire peace of mind, and happiness.

I(and my wife, & children) are new Buddhists, about a yr. in the practice. We're still humbly learning. "There are many more wiser
buddhists in Yahoo Land, such as VinSlave, who already gave you an Excellent answer.

Thank You for your Question,

Have an Excellent Happy Valentine's Day.

With Metta {Loving-kindness & Friendship).

Answer 3

We Buddhists (I'm Tibetan Buddhist, Gelugpa lineage) have what we call the kangyur and tengyur (Tibetan words) for the teachings of the Buddha and the commentaries on the teachings. Similar to the Q'uran vs Hadiths in Islam... Bible vs. the Pope's commentaries... etc.

Addition in edit: The Sutras are also another name for the teachings of the Buddha... such as the Heart Sutra, Sanghata Sutra, etc.

Hope this helps your understanding.

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