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ISSN 2753-4812
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Sūtras Series

Sūtras

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A selection of sūtras (mdo):

Confession

from the Words of the Buddha
The Ārya caturdharmanirdeśa nāma mahāyāna sūtra (‘Phags pa chos bzhi bstan pa zhes bya ba theg pa chen po’i mdo, Toh 249) is the ultimate source for the doctrine of the four powers (stobs bzhi), a popular feature of Tibetan teachings on confession. In this initial, canonical presentation, however, the four are referred to as ''factors'', although two are also called ''powers''. They are: 1) the action of total rejection, 2) the action as remedy, 3) the power of restoration, and 4) the power of support.
Confession Kangyur 26 Apr 2013

Death & Dying

from the Words of the Buddha
In response to a question from the bodhisattva Ākāśagarbha, the Buddha explains how a bodhisattva should view the mind at the moment of death. It is important, the Buddha says, to cultivate the perception of insubstantiality, great compassion, referencelessness and non-attachment, and not to seek buddhahood anywhere other than in the mind's own wisdom.
Dying & the Bardos Buddha Nature Kangyur Ten Royal Sūtras 30 Sep 2018
from the Words of the Buddha
In this sūtra (Toh. 311) the Buddha teaches eleven perceptions to be cultivated at the time of death to the assembled monks as his final testament.
Dying & the Bardos Testament Kangyur 26 Jan 2021

Longevity

from the Words of the Buddha
The Aparimitāyurjñāna-nāma mahāyāna-sūtra ('phags pa tshe dang ye shes dpag tu med pa zhes bya ba theg pa chen po'i mdo, Toh 674 & 849) is said to bring extraordinary merit and longevity when written out, read aloud, copied, or venerated with offerings.
Longevity Amitāyus Kangyur Ten Royal Sūtras Compendium of Sādhanas 15 Feb 2007

Prajñāpāramitā

from the Words of the Buddha
Perhaps the most famous of all Mahāyāna sūtras, the Heart Sūtra is so named because it encapsulates the heart or essence of the transcendent perfection of wisdom (prajñāpāramitā).
Prajñāpāramitā Emptiness Kangyur Ten Royal Sūtras Nyingma Kama 8 Jan 2019
from the Words of the Buddha
This edition of the famous Heart Sūtra, complete with additional material, including a section for averting obstacles, is arranged for recitation.
Prajñāpāramitā Emptiness Nyingma Mönlam Averting Obstacles 8 Jan 2019
from the Words of the Buddha
In this (Tōh. 23), the shortest of the Prajñāpāramitā or Perfection of Wisdom sūtras, the Buddha teaches the syllable ‘A’, which encapsulates the transcendent perfection of wisdom and all the literature related to it.
Prajñāpāramitā Kangyur Ten Royal Sūtras 20 Sep 2019

Three Jewels

from the Words of the Buddha
The Sūtra of Recalling the Three Jewels is a popular sūtra in the Tibetan tradition, expressing the qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Saṅgha. It has inspired a number of commentaries, from Tāranātha (1575–1643), Könchok Jigme Wangpo (1728–1791), Minyak Kunzang Sonam (1823–1905), Ju Mipham (1846–1912), and others.
Three Jewels Kangyur 26 May 2015

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Kangyur Ten Royal Sūtras

Buddha Śākyamuni

Courtesy of Himalayan Art Resources

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BDRC T769 (mdo)

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