Literary Sources of Buddhism
An analytical study of the canonical and non-canonical texts that shaped the doctrinal foundation of Buddhist philosophy in Ancient India.
Study Notes
1. Core Study Notes
Core Canons
- Pali Canon (Tipitaka)
- Sanskrit Sutras (Mahayana)
Key Texts
- Jataka Tales
- Milinda Panho
- Dipavamsa/Mahavamsa
Mindmap of Buddhist Literature
- Tipitaka (The Three Baskets)
- Vinaya Pitaka: Rules of Monastic order.
- Sutta Pitaka: Buddha's discourses (Five Nikayas).
- Abhidhamma Pitaka: Metaphysical/Philosophical analysis.
- Non-Canonical/Commentary
- Jataka: Stories of previous births.
- Milinda Panho: Dialogue between Nagasena and Menander.
- Ceylonese Chronicles: Dipavamsa, Mahavamsa (History).
The Chronological Framework
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Study Notes
1. Core Study Notes
मुख्य ग्रंथ
- पाली त्रिपिटक
- महायान संस्कृत सूत्र
अन्य साहित्य
- जातक कथाएं
- मिलिंदपन्हो
- दीपवंश/महावंश
बौद्ध साहित्य का माइंडमैप
- त्रिपिटक (तीन टोकरियाँ)
- विनय पिटक: संघ के नियम।
- सुत्त पिटक: बुद्ध के उपदेश (पाँच निकाय)।
- अभिधम्म पिटक: दार्शनिक और मेटाफिजिकल विश्लेषण।
- गैर-प्रामाणिक/ऐतिहासिक
- जातक: पूर्व जन्म की कहानियाँ।
- मिलिंदपन्हो: नागसेन और मिनांडर के बीच संवाद।
- श्रीलंकाई वृत्तांत: दीपवंश, महावंश (इतिहास)।
The Chronological Framework
Click on any period card below to view its key archaeological characteristics, tool types, and major Indian sites.
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