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| − | Also, [[nine divisions of the sutras]] or [[nine divisions of the teachings]]. A {{Wiki|classification}} of [[Shakyamuni Buddha's]] teachings according to style and content, of which there are four different [[traditions]]. According to one [[tradition]], the nine divisions of the teachings are: | + | Also, [[nine divisions of the sutras]] or [[nine divisions of the teachings]]. A {{Wiki|classification}} of [[Shakyamuni Buddha's]] teachings according to style and content, of which there are four different [[traditions]]. According to one [[tradition]], the [[nine divisions of the teachings]] are: |
1) [[sutra]], or teachings in prose style; | 1) [[sutra]], or teachings in prose style; | ||
| − | 2) geya, restatements of [[sutra]] in verse; | + | 2) [[geya]], restatements of [[sutra]] in verse; |
(3) [[vyakarana]], the [[Buddha's]] predictions of the {{Wiki|future}} [[enlightenment]] of his [[disciples]]; | (3) [[vyakarana]], the [[Buddha's]] predictions of the {{Wiki|future}} [[enlightenment]] of his [[disciples]]; | ||
(4) [[gatha]], teachings set forth by the [[Buddha]] in verse; | (4) [[gatha]], teachings set forth by the [[Buddha]] in verse; | ||
(5) [[udana]], teachings that the [[Buddha]] preaches spontaneously without request or query from his [[disciples]]; | (5) [[udana]], teachings that the [[Buddha]] preaches spontaneously without request or query from his [[disciples]]; | ||
| − | (6) itivrittaka, discourses beginning with the words "This is what the [[World-Honored One]] said"; | + | (6) [[itivrittaka]], discourses beginning with the words "This is what the [[World-Honored One]] said"; |
(7) [[jataka]], stories of the [[Buddha's]] previous [[lives]]; | (7) [[jataka]], stories of the [[Buddha's]] previous [[lives]]; | ||
(8) [[vaipulya]], expansion of [[doctrine]]; and | (8) [[vaipulya]], expansion of [[doctrine]]; and | ||
| − | (9) adbhutadharma, descriptions of marvelous events that [[concern]] the [[Buddha]] or his [[disciples]]. | + | (9) [[adbhutadharma]], descriptions of marvelous events that [[concern]] the [[Buddha]] or his [[disciples]]. |
According to another [[tradition]], [[nidana]] replaces [[jataka]]; in a third [[tradition]], [[nidana]] replaces [[udana]]; and in a fourth [[tradition]], [[nidana]], [[avadana]], and [[upadesha]] replace [[vyakarana]], [[udana]], and [[vaipulya]]. [[Nidana]] means descriptions of the purpose, [[cause]], and occasion on which teachings and [[rules of monastic discipline]] are propounded. [[Avadana]] refers to tales of the previous [[lives]] of persons other than the [[Buddha]], and [[upadesha]] to discourses on the [[Buddha's teachings]]. It is generally believed that the nine divisions of the teachings developed into the {{Wiki|concept}} of twelve divisions of the teachings.See also twelve divisions of the [[scriptures]]. | According to another [[tradition]], [[nidana]] replaces [[jataka]]; in a third [[tradition]], [[nidana]] replaces [[udana]]; and in a fourth [[tradition]], [[nidana]], [[avadana]], and [[upadesha]] replace [[vyakarana]], [[udana]], and [[vaipulya]]. [[Nidana]] means descriptions of the purpose, [[cause]], and occasion on which teachings and [[rules of monastic discipline]] are propounded. [[Avadana]] refers to tales of the previous [[lives]] of persons other than the [[Buddha]], and [[upadesha]] to discourses on the [[Buddha's teachings]]. It is generally believed that the nine divisions of the teachings developed into the {{Wiki|concept}} of twelve divisions of the teachings.See also twelve divisions of the [[scriptures]]. | ||
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nine divisions of the scriptures
九分経 (Jpn kubun-kyo )
Also, nine divisions of the sutras or nine divisions of the teachings. A classification of Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings according to style and content, of which there are four different traditions. According to one tradition, the nine divisions of the teachings are:
1) sutra, or teachings in prose style;
2) geya, restatements of sutra in verse;
(3) vyakarana, the Buddha's predictions of the future enlightenment of his disciples;
(4) gatha, teachings set forth by the Buddha in verse;
(5) udana, teachings that the Buddha preaches spontaneously without request or query from his disciples;
(6) itivrittaka, discourses beginning with the words "This is what the World-Honored One said";
(7) jataka, stories of the Buddha's previous lives;
(8) vaipulya, expansion of doctrine; and
(9) adbhutadharma, descriptions of marvelous events that concern the Buddha or his disciples.
According to another tradition, nidana replaces jataka; in a third tradition, nidana replaces udana; and in a fourth tradition, nidana, avadana, and upadesha replace vyakarana, udana, and vaipulya. Nidana means descriptions of the purpose, cause, and occasion on which teachings and rules of monastic discipline are propounded. Avadana refers to tales of the previous lives of persons other than the Buddha, and upadesha to discourses on the Buddha's teachings. It is generally believed that the nine divisions of the teachings developed into the concept of twelve divisions of the teachings.See also twelve divisions of the scriptures.
