sutta
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- noun
- /ˈsʌtə/
- Specialized
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sutta
- The Buddha continues, in the repetitive nature of the suttas, to use the same formula for discerning which things are wholesome, free from blame, praised by the wise, lead to happiness and peace, and should be undertaken.
Examples
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The teachings of the Buddha can be found in many important suttas that guide followers in their practice.
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That is, an almost complete rejection of views, beliefs, teachings, and suttas/sutras.
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The MahaParinibbana Sutta mentions that the Bhagava was paid homage by singing and dancing.
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The spirit of loving kindness toward all beings suffuses the Metta Sutta of Buddhism.
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The Discourse on Mindfulness (Sati-patthana Sutta) taught by the Buddha describes this science of systematic observation in great detail.
Academic text (1994) -
As seen above, the Vitakkasanthana Sutta offers the disciple five different techniques for dealing with unwanted, intrusive cognitions, each to be tried if the preceding one fails to produce the desired results.
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The Metta sutta emphasizes the importance of loving-kindness towards all living beings.
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During the meditation retreat, we studied the principles outlined in the Kalama sutta.
Synonyms
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A short rule or saying from Indian religious teachings
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A holy book of Buddhism that contains its teachings
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sutta comes from an old Indian word sūtra, which means 'thread'. A sutta is like a 'thread' of teaching that holds Buddhist ideas together, so the origin explains why it names a scripture.