Buddhist Literature And Cultural Resources At Buddah’s Light
What is the Buddhist holy book? The Buddhist scriptures are known as the Tipitaka which means 'three baskets'. This is because the original writings were made on palm leaves and stored in baskets. Contemporary Buddhist teachers and translators emphasize that while the central message of Buddhism is optimistic, the Buddhist view of our situation in life (the conditions that we live in) is neither. Buddhist training is aimed at developing mindfulness and self-discipline, which we generally lose when we get drunk or high. Buddhism has a monastic tradition with monks and nuns, who keep hundreds. Explore the core principles of Buddhism, its teachings, practices, and philosophy on The Buddhist Centre's Essential Buddhism page.
Buddhist literature: Significance and symbolism
