Textual Differences among the Schools

How sutra and Vinaya recensions differ, and what those differences show about each school’s canon.

This page separates early textual evidence, modern scholarly discussion, and later readings. Historical study sits beside practice; it does not replace it.

The full article is available in Traditional Chinese.

Carved patterns on the south-west side of the Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath
Carvings on the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath

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