Fifth of the twelve branches of the scriptures.

One of the twelve branches of Buddhist scriptures.

One of the “twelve branches of excellent speech.”

One of the twelve branches of Buddhist scriptures.

A genre of Buddhist literature, included in the list of both nine or twelve types. There is a specific text in the Pali canon that compiles a number of such stories, which give a short prose narrative concluding with the Buddha giving an inspired utterance in verse. The Udāna in Chinese does not include the frame story, but only the verses.

A formal mode of expression on a religious topic, often referring to one of the twelve divisions of the Buddhist scriptures.

A formal mode of expression, usually on a religious topic.

One among the twelve sections of scripture.

As one of the twelve aspects of the wheel of Dharma, it means teachings that were not given in response to a request.

As one of the twelve aspects of the Dharma, it means teachings that were not given in response to a request.

See also “twelve wheels of the Dharma.”