1. Introduction 2. Timeline of Buddhist Texts Period Buddhist Texts Key Features 5th Century BCE Oral Teachings of Buddha Early discourses (Suttas) memorized by monks. 3rd Century BCE Tripitaka (Pali Canon) First written Buddhist scriptures, compiled during Third Buddhist Council (Ashoka’s reign). 1st Century BCE Jataka Tales Stories of Buddha’s past lives with moral teachings. […]
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