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The Tripitaka or Pali Canon
The Tripitaka (Sanskrit, "three baskets") is the earliest collections of Buddhist scripture. There are several versions, the oldest and most complete of which is called the Pali Canon.
The Dhammapada - Favorite Verses From the Dhammapada
For centuries, the sayings of the Dhammapada have taught and inspired. Which verse or verses are especially meaningful to you?
The Dhammapada
The Dhammapada is a volume of 423 short sayings of the Buddha, sometimes called a Buddhist Book of Proverbs. It is a treasury of gems that illuminate and inspire.
The First Buddhist Scriptures: The Tripitaka or Pali Canon
The earliest written scriptures of Buddhism are collected in the Tripitaka, also called the Pali Canon. What is in the Tripitaka, and where did these texts come from?
About the Tripitaka
The Tripitaka is regarded as the teaching of the historical Buddha by all schools of Buddhism. It is believed the many texts within the Tripitaka are the words of the historical Buddha as memorized and chanted by generations of monks.
The Metta Sutta
The Metta Sutta, or Sutra of Loving Kindness is one of the most beloved of all Buddhist texts. Here is an explanation of the sutta and a link to online English translations.
The Kalama Sutta
In the Kalama Sutta, the Buddha challenges us to judge the truth of teachings for ourselves. He assures us that it is proper to have doubts and questions and provides criteria we can apply in our own free inquiry.
The Pali Canon in English
An online translation of several parts of the Pali Canon.