Jain Sūtras

Edward Reib

In this chapter of Edward Reib's Buddhist Books Podcast, we'll take a look at the world of Jainism, and its relationship with Buddhism. Before he was Lord Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama sat under a Bodhi Tree a stone's throw away from the heart of Jainism, which was already well established in India, particularly in the region in which he was meditating.... read less

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Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 25 • "Samāpti Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 25 • "Samāpti Sūtra"

This is Part 25 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about "Pranipāta Sūtra," then read about "Samāpti Sūtra." Samāpti means "conclusion" and, indeed, this episode will conclude the Jain Sūtras recitals on Edward Reib's "Buddhist Books" Podcast. Finally, we'll read the Appendix of Samayik Sutra, the book we've been reading which contains all of these Sūtras. The Appendix explains how to perform a complete Sāmāyika, in which the aspirant recites all of the Jain Sūtras discussed in these past 25 episodes.

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Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 25 • "Samāpti Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 25 • "Samāpti Sūtra"

This is Part 25 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about "Pranipāta Sūtra," then read about "Samāpti Sūtra." Samāpti means "conclusion" and, indeed, this episode will conclude the Jain Sūtras recitals on Edward Reib's "Buddhist Books" Podcast. Finally, we'll read the Appendix of Samayik Sutra, the book we've been reading which contains all of these Sūtras. The Appendix explains how to perform a complete Sāmāyika, in which the aspirant recites all of the Jain Sūtras discussed in these past 25 episodes.

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 24 • "Pranipāta Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 24 • "Pranipāta Sūtra"

This is Part 24 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll continue reading about 'Pranipāta Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 23 • "Pranipāta Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 23 • "Pranipāta Sūtra"

This is Part 23 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll begin reading about 'Pranipāta Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 22 • "Pratijñā Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 22 • "Pratijñā Sūtra"

This is Part 22 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about 'Pratijñā Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 21 • "Pratijñā Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 21 • "Pratijñā Sūtra"

This is Part 21 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll begin reading about 'Pratijñā Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 20 • "Caturviśatistava Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 20 • "Caturviśatistava Sūtra"

This is Part 20 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about 'Caturviśatistava Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 19 • "Caturviśatistava Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 19 • "Caturviśatistava Sūtra"

This is Part 19 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll continue reading about 'Caturviśatistava Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 18 • "Caturviśatistava Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 18 • "Caturviśatistava Sūtra"

This is Part 18 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll begin reading about 'Caturviśatistava Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 17 • "Āgāra Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 17 • "Āgāra Sūtra"

This is Part 17 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll read about 'Āgāra Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 16 • "Kāyotsarga Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 16 • "Kāyotsarga Sūtra"

This is Part 16 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about 'Ālocanā Sūtra,' and read about 'Kāyotsarga Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 15 • "Ālocanā Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 15 • "Ālocanā Sūtra"

This is Part 15 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll continue reading about 'Ālocanā Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 14 • "Ālocanā Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 14 • "Ālocanā Sūtra"

This is Part 14 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll begin reading about 'Ālocanā Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 13 • "Guru Vandanā Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 13 • "Guru Vandanā Sūtra"

This is Part 13 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about 'Guru Vandanā Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 12 • "Guru Vandanā Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 12 • "Guru Vandanā Sūtra"

This is Part 12 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll begin reading about 'Guru Vandanā Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 11 • "Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 11 • "Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra"

This is Part 11 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading about 'Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 10 • "Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 10 • "Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra"

This is Part 10 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll continue reading about 'Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 9 • "Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 9 • "Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra"

This is Part 9 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll begin reading about 'Guru-Guṇa-Smaraṇa Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 8 • "Samyaktva Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 8 • "Samyaktva Sūtra"

This is Part 8 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading 'Samyaktva Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 7 • "Samyaktva Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 7 • "Samyaktva Sūtra"

This is Part 7 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll continue reading 'Samyaktva Sūtra.'

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 6 • "Samyaktva Sūtra"

Buddhist Books: JAIN SŪTRAS - Part 6 • "Samyaktva Sūtra"

This is Part 6 of my recital of the Jain Sūtras. In this episode, we'll finish reading 'Samyaktva Sūtra.'