I need some advice on finding sutras.

Brigid

Can anyone point me in the right cyber direction where I can find good English translations of some of the sutras? I'm looking for the translations that are accepted by the global academic community and I'd also like to know which sutras I should start with as a beginner.

Can anyone help?

not1not2

I'm not too sure about the Mahayana Sutras, but www.accesstoinsight.org is a wonderful resource for the Pali Suttas. Check out their study guides & articles. It's a great way to familiarize yourself with some of the key buddhist teachings & their scriptural basis.

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metta

questZENer

Hey, Brigid! I love running in to you here! Your simle brightens my day everytime I see you pic. Here's the site I use when I'm feeling sutra hungry:

Mahayana Sutras

Many translations are from academics, some are even academic-practitioners, like Thurman's Vimalakirti at the very end. The rest are via committee, which, as someone who did translation for a living for awhile, I think is the best of all!

As for what to pursue and how, I can't give any advice on that. Sorry! I hope this is useful.

See you 'round, hon!

Peace,

not1not2

questZENer wrote:

Hey, Brigid! I love running in to you here! Your simle brightens my day everytime I see you pic. Here's the site I use when I'm feeling sutra hungry:

Mahayana Sutras

Many translations are from academics, some are even academic-practitioners, like Thurman's Vimalakirti at the very end. The rest are via committee, which, as someone who did translation for a living for awhile, I think is the best of all!

As for what to pursue and how, I can't give any advice on that. Sorry! I hope this is useful.

See you 'round, hon!

Peace,

Good link, Quest. Thanks a bunch.

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metta

not1not2

You might also want to check out this link.

Leaves From the Buddha's Grove

*fixed the link*

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metta

Brigid

I knew I could count on you guys. These pages are exactly what I needed. I love AccessToInsight and use it a lot but I have never come across the other two sites and I thought I had scoured the entire web. lol!! They're perfect and I'm all set, fuzzy slippers and robe and hot cup of tea, settled in for a long and lovely night of sutra reading.

I also wanted these resources because I'm compiling my own personal book of sutras that I can keep with me and look through whenever and wherever I am. I'm at that stage now in my studies and I think I'm ready to really get to know the Buddha up close and personal. lol!!

Thank you both from the bottom of my heart.

Love from your friend,
Brigid

not1not2

Brigid wrote:

I knew I could count on you guys. These pages are exactly what I needed. I love AccessToInsight and use it a lot but I have never come across the other two sites and I thought I had scoured the entire web. lol!! They're perfect and I'm all set, fuzzy slippers and robe and hot cup of tea, settled in for a long and lovely night of sutra reading.

I also wanted these resources because I'm compiling my own personal book of sutras that I can keep with me and look through whenever and wherever I am. I'm at that stage now in my studies and I think I'm ready to really get to know the Buddha up close and personal. lol!!

Thank you both from the bottom of my heart.

Love from your friend,
Brigid

Why you're certainly very welcome. I am glad to be a part of such an auspicious development.

A lotus for you, a Buddha to be.



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metta

Brigid

Oooohhh!! And it's PINK! My favourite! Thank you very much!

Will

Here is a good, large collection of sutras:

http://www.numatacenter.com/default.aspx?mpid=30&productid=91&languageid=1

Brigid

Thanks, Will! I'll check it out.