This article first briefly examines the textual structure of the Sakka Saṃyutta of the Pāli Saṃyutta-nikāya in conjunction with two other versions preserved in Chinese translation in Taishō vol. 2, nos 99 and 100. Then it compares the main teachings contained in the three versions. These three versions of this collection on the subject of Śakra, ruler of the gods, represent three different early Buddhist schools within the Sthavira branch. This comparative study of these three different versions focuses on some shared images of Śakra and on disagreements of some teachings presented in the three versions. It reveals similarities and significant differences in structure and doctrinal content, thus advancing the historical/critical study of early Buddhist doctrine in this area.
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Abstract 561 Introduction 561 1. Textual structure 562 2. The shared images of Sakra contained in the three versions of 'Sakra Samyukta 564 3. Principal differences in teachings on Sakra 567 (1) The seven rules of conduct (SA 1104 = ASA 33 = SN 11.11; cf. SA-u 21) 567 (2) The practice of faith, precepts, learning, charitable giving, and wisdom (SA 1223 = ASA 51 = SN 11.14) 568 Conclusion 572 Abbreviations 572 Bibliography 573
