3. Pali Language
Indo European language written in India during the time of Gautama Buddha
The first Buddhist Scriptures were written in the Pali language
Theravada Buddhists only used the original Pali texts
4.
5. Sanskrit Language
Indian written language emerged in South India between 1500 BC - 1200
BC. Vedas were written in Sanskrit. Continued until decline in 13th Century
Most Indian sacred literature written in Sanskrit
12. 2. Sutra Pitaka
The teachings of Buddha between the
years of his enlightenment and death.
Written by Ananda, his main disciple
10,000 teachings or “sutras”
18. Mahayana Canon
Chinese Canon — written in Chinese, read in China & Japan
Tibetan Canon — written in Tibetan language, in Vajrayana Buddhism
Sanskrit Canon — written in Sanskrit, surviving Sanskrit writings
21. Theravada Buddhism
Buddha refers to anyone who has become enlightened through
their own efforts and insight. In the Pali texts it says that Buddhas
have appeared in the past and will so in the future. Each Buddha
became enlightened under their own tree.
26. Maitreya Buddha
Maitreye Sanskrit for Friendship
He currently lives in heaven
When the teachings of
Gautama are forgotten, he will
appear, teach Dharma to all the
peoples and establish peace
on earth
34. Buddhist Practices
• Meditation - focus and achieving higher state
• Chanting - reciting scriptures
• Mala - Counting string of beads used to maintain focus
• Bowing - a sign of respect
• Praying - asking the Buddha for blessing
• Offerings - leaving gifts like
fl
owers that fade and die
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