Sutra

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Term	Definition
Sutra	(skt.: sutra; tib.: do) Literally thread. It has two meanings: 1. A sutra is a teaching given by Buddha Shakyamuni to his disciples. 2. Abbreviation of the Sutrayana, the path of Sutra.

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Words of Wisdom

"Like me, the countless living beings have been wandering in cyclic existence. Many times they have been a parent to me and shone radiant kindness upon me. How unworthy not to respond to their sorrow. For the sake of all living beings we must strive in the practices bringing Enlightenment."

- 1st Dalai Lama