Udana
Buddhist text
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The Udana is a Buddhist text that falls under the category of anga, meaning "inspired utterance". It is part of the Khuddaka Nikaya, or "Short Collection," within the Sutta Pitaka, which is the doctrinal section of the Buddhist canon. The Udana contains sayings of the Buddha, presented in prose or verse, that are considered special utterances. These texts are attributed to the Gautama Buddha himself and cover various aspects of Buddhist teachings, ethics, and legends.12
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