Sutra Search for glossary terms (regular expression allowed) Begin with Contains Exact termSounds like All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 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.