City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Sutra Texts

Canonical teachings studied, translated, and practiced at CTTB

Studying the Buddha’s Teachings

Each page offers an introduction and a direct link to the complete official text hosted by CTTB.

The sutra investigates the nature of mind, the sense faculties, ethical discipline, meditative concentration, and discernment.

The Flower Adornment Sutra presents interdependence, progressive stages of practice, Sudhana’s pilgrimage, and Universal Worthy’s great vows.

Also known as the Lotus Sutra, this text teaches the One Buddha Vehicle, skillful means, confidence in awakening, and enduring compassion.

This sutra centers on Earth Store Bodhisattva’s vows, filial gratitude, cause and effect, and compassion for beings in suffering.

The foundational Chan record teaches inherent wisdom, no-thought, the unity of meditation and wisdom, and practice in daily life.

A concise Pure Land scripture describing Amitabha Buddha’s vows and the practice of mindful Buddha recitation.