LibGuides: Buddhism- Studies of Religion: Sacred Texts and Writings

Accessit

Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies. Search the Bennies catalogue Accessit for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS.

Understanding Buddhism by Malcolm David Eckel
Call Number: 294.3 ECK

ISBN: 9781907486142

Publication Date: 2010

Buddhism today is one of the fastest-growing faiths in North America. The reasons can be found here, in this comprehensive introduction to the history, practices, and beliefs of a religion that seeks the Middle Way between self-denying spirituality and the demands of everyday life.
Living Buddhism by Cavan Wood
Call Number: 294.3 WOO

ISBN: 0431149917

Publication Date: 2002
Buddhism by Wood, C.
Call Number: 294.3 WOO

ISBN: 9780435336035

Publication Date: 2002

Modern World Religions is a series that balances learning about religions with learning from religions
The religions book by Ambalu, S.
Call Number: 200 REL

ISBN: 9781409324911

Publication Date: 2013

This clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Principles of the five main world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - as well as ancient and primal belief systems are explored in this informative tone. All the big ideas are simply explained with jargon-free descriptions, step-by-step diagrams, and witty illustrations that encapsulate every aspect of religious thinking.

YouTube

Find out how different Buddhist traditions practices their faith through the concept of the Three Jewels: the Buddha; Buddhist teachings (Dharma); and Sangha, the religious communities that practice Dharma.

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.

What are the Buddhist scriptures? Is there a Buddhist "bible"? Where do you begin? Get an overview of the Buddhist scriptural canons, why there are different scriptures, and how you can begin if you are new to Buddhism!

The Tripitaka, also known as the Three Baskets, is the traditional scripture of Buddhism that forms the foundation of its teachings. Comprising three main sections—Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Buddahanet

Buddhist Scriputre- This section is an overview of the Buddhist Scriptures by Ven. Sayadaw U Sobhana, with an article on “Collecting the Tipitaka” which is the history of the first rehearsal of the Tipitaka.

Learn Religions

Is there a Buddhist Bible? Not exactly. Buddhism has a vast number of scriptures, but few texts are accepted as authentic and authoritative by every school of Buddhism.

Tripitaka In Buddhism, the word Tripitaka (Sanskrit for "three baskets"; "Tipitaka" in Pali) is the earliest collection of Buddhist scriptures. It contains the texts with the strongest claim to being the words of the historical Buddha.

The Buddhist Society

The Buddha's teaching was oral. He taught for 45 years, adapting the teaching to suit the group he was addressing, and there is duplication in the texts. The language he used is understood to be Magadhi.

Britannica

The Pali Canon, also known as the Tipitaka or "Three Baskets," is the earliest complete collection of Buddhist texts and is central to Theravada Buddhism. It is written in Pali and divided into three sections:

Vinaya Pitaka: Contains rules for monastic life.
Sutta Pitaka: Features discourses of the Buddha.
Abhidhamma Pitaka: Consists of works on Buddhist scholastic thought.