Udāna Sutta (自說經)

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The Udāna is one of the texts in the Khuddaka Nikāya of the Pāli Canon in Theravāda Buddhism. Compiled by the Buddha's disciples, this scripture originated during the Buddha's lifetime and the early Buddhist period. It records verses spontaneously spoken by the Buddha in various circumstances without prior request. The content primarily expresses the awakened mind-state of the Buddha after his enlightenment, extolling the joy of liberation and the merits of spiritual practice, imbued with profound wisdom and religious sentiment. In terms of its position in Buddhism, the Udāna is regarded as an important document of early Buddhism, directly reflecting the Buddha's self-realized realm. It provides valuable material for studying the Buddha's original intent and early Buddhist thought, and is deeply revered in Theravāda Buddhism.