Pali Canon

noun

, Buddhism.

1. a collection of scriptures, originally recorded from oral traditions in the 1st century b.c., divided into one of three parts Pitaka: sermons Sutta Pitaka, the rules of the Buddhist order Vinaya Pitaka, and several treatises on philosophy and psychology Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Example Sentences

Then there was Mencius, Mahavira, Laozi and the Buddha — as he is portrayed in both the Pali Canon and the innovative Mahayana sutras, which may be the world’s first fan fiction.

From Washington Post

Theravadans follow the Pali Canon of Buddha's teachings, and believe that one may escape the cycle of rebirth, worldly attachment, and suffering for oneself; this process may take one or several lifetimes.

From Project Gutenberg

Mahayanas have additional scriptures beyond the Pali Canon and believe the Buddha is eternal and still teaching.

From Project Gutenberg

Between 385 and 445 A.D. were translated the four Agamas, analogous to the Nikâyas of the Pali Canon, three great collections of the Vinaya, and the principal scriptures of the Abhidharma according to the Sarvâstivâdin school.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus, there are four Chinese translations of works bearing some relation to the Dhammapada of the Pali Canon.

From Project Gutenberg