Great Way (Mahayana)

divided into Sutra Way and Tantra Way. In both, one strives for enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. In the Sutra Way, compassion and knowledge are deepened through study, questioning and meditation over a long period of time, which then leads to insight. The Great Way is sometimes used synonymously with sutra. Kangyur (Tib., literally: "the translated words"): Collection of the Buddha's direct teachings, 100, 103, 106, or 108 volumes depending on edition, first part of the Tibetan Buddhist canon