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BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES

BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES. The oral and written tradition. The Oral Tradition. Buddha’s lifetime – oral language of Magadhi (Magadha) Advice to Sangha - teach in the language of the people Sangha had to be proficient in many languages Recitations Continuous stream of teachers/students.

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BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES

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  1. BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES The oral and written tradition

  2. The Oral Tradition • Buddha’s lifetime – oral language of Magadhi (Magadha) • Advice to Sangha - teach in the language of the people • Sangha had to be proficient in many languages • Recitations • Continuous stream of teachers/students

  3. The Oral tradition • Three months after the Buddha died – The 1st Council • Rajagraha • Ven Upali/Ven Ananda • 100 years later – 2nd Council • Vinaya and Dhamma • Listening to chanting and recitation = Pirit (gives protection to the scripture)

  4. Chanting • Nichiren students in Japan chant the title of the Lotus Sutra in Japanese – “Namu Myotto Renge Kyo” – “I seek refuge in the Lotus Sutra” • Tibetan students chant – “Om Mani Padme Hum” – “Hail the jewel in the Lotus” • In China, Pure Land Buddhists chant – “ namu Amida Butsu” (called the Nembutsu) – “Praise the Amida Buddha”

  5. Oral Tradition continued • The 3rd Council – time of Asoka • Teaching again recited and agreed • Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka as before but now the Abhidhamma Pitaka added – discussions, analysis and explanations of the Buddha’s teachings

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