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To the [[Tengyur]] were assigned commentaries to both [[Sutras]] and [[Tantras]], treatises and [[abhidharma]] works (both [[Mahayana]] and non-[[Mahayana]]). | To the [[Tengyur]] were assigned commentaries to both [[Sutras]] and [[Tantras]], treatises and [[abhidharma]] works (both [[Mahayana]] and non-[[Mahayana]]). | ||
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| − | Together with the 108-volume [[Kangyur]] (the [[Collection of the Words of the Buddha]]), these form the basis of the {{Wiki|Tibetan}} [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|canon}}. "The [[Kangyur]] usually takes up a hundred or a hundred and eight volumes, the [[Tengyur]] two hundred and twenty-five, and the two together contain 4,569 works." | + | Together with the 108-volume [[Kangyur]] (the [[Collection of the Words of the Buddha]]), these [[form]] the basis of the {{Wiki|Tibetan}} [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|canon}}. "The [[Kangyur]] usually takes up a hundred or a hundred and eight volumes, the [[Tengyur]] two hundred and twenty-five, and the two together contain 4,569 works." |
| − | As example, the content of the Beijing Tengyur: | + | As example, the content of the {{Wiki|Beijing}} [[Tengyur]]: |
| − | [[Sutras]] ("Hymns of Praise"): 1 Volume; 64 texts. | + | [[Sutras]] ("[[Hymns of Praise]]"): 1 Volume; 64 texts. |
Commentaries on the [[Tantras]]: 86 Volumes; 3055 texts. | Commentaries on the [[Tantras]]: 86 Volumes; 3055 texts. | ||
Commentaries on [[Sutras]]; 137 Volumes; 567 texts. | Commentaries on [[Sutras]]; 137 Volumes; 567 texts. | ||
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The [[Bon]] [[Tengyur]] | The [[Bon]] [[Tengyur]] | ||
| − | The {{Wiki|Tibetan}} [[Bön]] [[religion]], under the influence of [[Buddhism]], also has its {{Wiki|canon}} literature divided into two sections called the [[Kangyur]] and [[Tengyur]] but the number and contents of the collection are not yet fully known. Apparently, [[Bon]] began to take on a literary form about the time [[Buddhism]] began to enter {{Wiki|Tibet}}. | + | The {{Wiki|Tibetan}} [[Bön]] [[religion]], under the influence of [[Buddhism]], also has its {{Wiki|canon}} {{Wiki|literature}} divided into two [[sections]] called the [[Kangyur]] and [[Tengyur]] but the number and contents of the collection are not yet fully known. Apparently, [[Bon]] began to take on a {{Wiki|literary}} [[form]] about the [[time]] [[Buddhism]] began to enter {{Wiki|Tibet}}. |
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| − | [[Tengyur]] (Wyl. [[bstan 'gyur]]) – the commentaries on the teachings of the [[Buddha]]. The {{Wiki|Tibetan}} [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|Canon}} is divided into the actual words of the [[Buddha]] contained in the Kangyur, and the treatises composed by the learned and accomplished masters of India, which are contained in the Tengyur. | + | [[Tengyur]] ([[Wyl.]] [[bstan 'gyur]]) – the commentaries on the teachings of the [[Buddha]]. The {{Wiki|Tibetan}} [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|Canon}} is divided into the actual words of the [[Buddha]] contained in the [[Kangyur]], and the treatises composed by the [[learned and accomplished]] [[masters]] of [[India]], which are contained in the [[Tengyur]]. |
[[Ringu Tulku Rinpoche]] has said: | [[Ringu Tulku Rinpoche]] has said: | ||
| − | "All the teachings in [[Buddhism]] are divided into two types: the direct teaching of the [[Buddha]] and the commentaries. The teachings that come directly from the [[Buddha]] are called [[sutras]] in Sanskrit and [[Kangyur]] in {{Wiki|Tibetan}}. You might call them the scriptural or canonical teachings. The commentaries are called [[shastras]] in [[Sanskrit]] and [[tenchö]] in Tibetan. In [[Tibetan]], this [[Kangyur]] is 108 volumes, and the [[Tengyur]], the translation of the commentaries that come from [[India]], is 228 volumes. The commentaries written later on by {{Wiki|Tibetans}} and others can also be called [[tenchö]]." | + | "All the teachings in [[Buddhism]] are divided into two types: the direct [[teaching]] of the [[Buddha]] and the commentaries. The teachings that come directly from the [[Buddha]] are called [[sutras]] in [[Sanskrit]] and [[Kangyur]] in {{Wiki|Tibetan}}. You might call them the [[scriptural]] or [[canonical teachings]]. The commentaries are called [[shastras]] in [[Sanskrit]] and [[tenchö]] in [[Tibetan]]. In [[Tibetan]], this [[Kangyur]] is [[108]] volumes, and the [[Tengyur]], the translation of the commentaries that come from [[India]], is 228 volumes. The commentaries written later on by {{Wiki|Tibetans}} and others can also be called [[tenchö]]." |
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| − | Dergé Tengyur | + | [[Dergé Tengyur]] |
| − | Golden Tengyur | + | [[Golden Tengyur]] |
| − | Narthang Tengyur | + | [[Narthang Tengyur]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:00, 16 May 2023
Tengyur, collection of commentaries.
The Tengyur or Tanjur is the Tibetan collection of commentaries to the Buddhist teachings, or "Translated Treatises". The Beijing version covers 3,626 texts in 224 volumes, but numbers vary depending on the version.
The Buddhist Canon
To the Tengyur were assigned commentaries to both Sutras and Tantras, treatises and abhidharma works (both Mahayana and non-Mahayana).
Together with the 108-volume Kangyur (the Collection of the Words of the Buddha), these form the basis of the Tibetan Buddhist canon. "The Kangyur usually takes up a hundred or a hundred and eight volumes, the Tengyur two hundred and twenty-five, and the two together contain 4,569 works."
As example, the content of the Beijing Tengyur:
Sutras ("Hymns of Praise"): 1 Volume; 64 texts.
Commentaries on the Tantras: 86 Volumes; 3055 texts.
Commentaries on Sutras; 137 Volumes; 567 texts.
Prajnaparamita Commentaries, 16 Volumes.
Madhyamika Treatises, 29 Volumes.
Yogacara Treatises, 29 Volumes.
Abhidharma, 8 Volumes.
Miscellaneous Texts, 4 Volumes.
Vinaya Commentaries, 16 Volumes.
Tales and Dramas, 4 Volumes.
Technical Treatises, 43 Volumes.
The Bon Tengyur
The Tibetan Bön religion, under the influence of Buddhism, also has its canon literature divided into two sections called the Kangyur and Tengyur but the number and contents of the collection are not yet fully known. Apparently, Bon began to take on a literary form about the time Buddhism began to enter Tibet.
Tengyur (Wyl. bstan 'gyur) – the commentaries on the teachings of the Buddha. The Tibetan Buddhist Canon is divided into the actual words of the Buddha contained in the Kangyur, and the treatises composed by the learned and accomplished masters of India, which are contained in the Tengyur.
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche has said:
"All the teachings in Buddhism are divided into two types: the direct teaching of the Buddha and the commentaries. The teachings that come directly from the Buddha are called sutras in Sanskrit and Kangyur in Tibetan. You might call them the scriptural or canonical teachings. The commentaries are called shastras in Sanskrit and tenchö in Tibetan. In Tibetan, this Kangyur is 108 volumes, and the Tengyur, the translation of the commentaries that come from India, is 228 volumes. The commentaries written later on by Tibetans and others can also be called tenchö."
Major Editions
Choné Tengyur
Dergé Tengyur
Golden Tengyur
Narthang Tengyur
