Buddhist Holy Scriptures:

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Buddhists sacred texts and scriptures.
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Buddhists revere many sacred texts and scriptures. Some of the most important are:
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• Tipitaka: These texts, known as the “three baskets,” are thought to be the earliest collection of Buddhist writings.

 

• Sutras: There are more than 2,000 sutras, which are sacred teachings embraced mainly by Mahayana Buddhists.

 

• The Book of the Dead: This Tibetan text describes the stages of death in detail.
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