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Sūtras for Beginners
Perfect for newcomers, this selection of sutras introduces fundamental Buddhist teachings in an accessible way. These texts are ideal for those starting their spiritual journey, offering clear and concise insights into the Buddha's wisdom.
toh37
The Sūtra on the Benefits of the Five Precepts
toh44-31
The Ten Bhūmis Chapter from the Mahāvaipulya Sūtra “A Multitude of Buddhas”
toh64
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “Vidyutprāpta’s Questions”
toh72
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “The Questions of the Householder Vīradatta”
toh81
The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra “Siṃha’s Questions”
toh139
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “The Dhāraṇī of the Vajra Quintessence”
toh155
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “The Questions of the Nāga King Sāgara”
toh158
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “Brahmā’s Question”
toh162
The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra “The Questions of Śrīvasu”
toh194
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “The Inquiry of Jayamati”
toh210
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “The Rice Seedling”
toh211
The Sūtra “Teaching the Fundamental Exposition and Detailed Analysis of Dependent Arising”
toh214
The Mahāyāna Sūtra “Advice to a King” (1): Advice to King Bimbisāra
toh215
The Mahāyāna Sūtra “Advice to a King” (2): Advice to Udayana, King of Vatsa
toh225
The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra “Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels”
toh249
The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtra “Teaching the Four Factors”
toh282
The Sūtra on the Threefold Training
toh292
The Mahāsūtra “The Crest Insignia” (1)
toh300
The Noble Sūtra on Reliance upon a Virtuous Spiritual Friend
toh305
The Sūtra “Declaring What Is Supreme”
toh309
The Sūtra on Impermanence (1)
toh310
The Sūtra on Impermanence (2)
toh321
The Verses on Circumambulating Shrines
toh328
The Sūtra of Nanda’s Going Forth
toh329
The Devatā Sūtra
toh333
The Noble “Sūtra of Vasiṣṭha”
toh334
The Noble Sūtra of Nandika
toh337
The Sūtra of the Wheel of Dharma
toh338
The Exposition of Karma
toh354
The Sūtra “Teaching the Causes and Results of Good and Ill”
toh355
