Buddhist scriptures

Learn about Buddhist scriptures, which comprise a variety of texts, but none are considered authoritative in all schools.

Free-brushed Dzogchen A ཨ་ For the Dzongchen practitioner the last syllable of the Tibetan Alphabet represents the ultimate true nature of mind that is expressed through form and quality of sound of this essential syllable ‘Aa’ Chinese ink on handmade Aquari paper, 50cm diameter. ⓒ Tashi Mannox 2015

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk .Thich became one of the world's most influential zen masters, campaigning for peace and urging the practice of mindfulness meditation. #thichnhathanhquotes #peacequotes #quotes

Hoke-kyo Sutra, Hoben-bon chapter. Chikubujima version. Heian Period 11th century, Tokyo National Museum

Shantideva's Prayer page 2

When practising Buddhism, one must guard against obsession. When reciting Buddhist scriptures, one must not fall asleep. It is important to be neither arrogant, nor overly humble; to live life and cultivate the mind in accordance with karmic conditions, and to act in accordance with karmic conditions in all matters. With regard to the notion of acting in ‘accordance with conditions’, it is necessary to understand it, reconcile it, conquer it, and break from it before emptiness can be…