Pali Canon

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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.

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Example Sentences

In the Pali Canon the Buddhas antecedent to Gotama are introduced much like ancient kings as part of the legendary history of this world.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

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 The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

This is the school to which our Pali Canon belongs.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

Avalokiteśvara is unknown to the Pali Canon and the Milinda Pañha.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

A canon composed in Sanskrit and apparently later than the Pali Canon.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir