Eastern Philosophy

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noun a sacred text or scripture in Hinduism or Buddhism, typically containing teachings or aphorisms

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  • The ancient Indian text known as the Yoga Sutras is a collection of aphorisms on the philosophy and practice of yoga.
  • I found a cool sutra about meditation in this old book I was reading.
  • Dude, have you checked out the sutras on mindfulness? They're life-changing.
  • The sutra of forgiveness teaches us to let go of grudges and move forward with peace in our hearts.

noun a collection of Buddhist scriptures

  • The Tripitaka is a traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures.
  • Have you read the Tripitaka yet? It's quite interesting.
  • I heard the Tripitaka is like the ultimate book for Buddhists.
  • In my opinion, the Tripitaka is like a guidebook for spiritual enlightenment.