sutra
pronunciation
How to pronounce sutra in British English:
UK [ˈsuːtrə]
How to pronounce sutra in American English:
US [ˈsuːtrə]
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- Noun:
- a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization
Word Origin
- sutra (n.)
- in Buddhism, "series of aphorisms" concerning ceremonies, rites, and conduct, 1801, from Sanskrit sutram "rule," literally "string, thread" (as a measure of straightness), from sivyati "sew;" cognate with Latin suere "to sew" (see sew). Applied also to rules of grammar, law, philosophy, etc., along with their commentaries.
Example
- 1. Wen and zhi concepts of buddhist sutra translation theory .
- 2. Answer : since the sutra is not very long , try to rest a while before chanting it .
- 3. This is why sakyamuni buddha said in heart sutra .
- 4. The mahayana sublime treasure king sutra ( chapter 1 )
- 5. Science shapes refulgence and technology transfers sutra .