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− | [[Scripture]] is a general term for the [[sacred]] writings of any particular [[religion]]. While [[the Buddha]] expected his [[disciples]] to consider his words very carefully, he advised against giving precedence of [[scripture]] over personal [[experience]]. Thus the informed [[Buddhist]] uses the Tipiṭaka,the [[Buddhist scriptures]], as an indispensable guide, but does not consider it to be inerrant or the only repository of [[Truth]]. | + | [[Scripture]] is a general term for the [[sacred]] writings of any particular [[religion]]. While [[the Buddha]] expected his [[disciples]] to consider his words very carefully, he advised against giving precedence of [[scripture]] over personal [[experience]]. Thus the informed [[Buddhist]] uses the [[Tipiṭaka]], the [[Buddhist scriptures]], as an indispensable guide, but does not consider it to be inerrant or the only repository of [[Truth]]. |
See [[Kālāma Sutta]] | See [[Kālāma Sutta]] |
Revision as of 03:32, 26 August 2013
Scripture is a general term for the sacred writings of any particular religion. While the Buddha expected his disciples to consider his words very carefully, he advised against giving precedence of scripture over personal experience. Thus the informed Buddhist uses the Tipiṭaka, the Buddhist scriptures, as an indispensable guide, but does not consider it to be inerrant or the only repository of Truth.
See Kālāma Sutta