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Buddhist Scriptures. The Dhammapada was arranged and classified in its present form (in oral tradition) at the First Council. It is a major part of Buddhist scriptures. It consists of:- Approx. 420 verses Arranged in 26 chapters
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Buddhist Scriptures • The Dhammapada was arranged and classified in its present form (in oral tradition) at the First Council. It is a major part of Buddhist scriptures. • It consists of:- • Approx. 420 verses • Arranged in 26 chapters • Each one is accompanied by a story about the persons circumstances related to the story.
Buddhist Scriptures • The Jataka stories are a collection of about 540 stories of the previous lives ofSiddhartha Gautama when he was born as a Bodhisattva. • Most of the stories are connected with Buddhist ideas of karma and rebirth.
Buddhist Scriptures • The Mahayana School of Buddhism regards the Lotus Sutra to be the most important of their teachings/scriptures. • In part 1. of the Lotus Sutra, we see the nature of people and their existence. • In part 2. of the Lotus Sutra, we see the nature of the Buddhas. • In addition, it also sets out the duties of a teacher of the Dharma i.e. • Reading • Reciting • Teaching • Copying
Buddhist Scriptures • Quotes from the Dhammapada • “A fool who thinks he is a fool is for that reason a wise man: the fool who thinks that he is wise is called a fool indeed” (v63) • “One should give up anger; one should abandon pride….” (v221) • “Self conquest is indeed far better than the conquest of all other folk” (v104) • “One who speaks or acts with a pure mind will have happiness follow him like a shadow that never leaves…..” (v2) • “In those who do not harbour such thoughts, hatred will cease….” (v4)