(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
"When I talk of being detached, what I mean is to be simpler, more easy-going. Detachment doesn't mean totally renouncing everything. It means that you loosen your grip and be more relaxed."