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Which teachings and concepts were already existing before the Buddha and which ones are introduced by the Buddha?

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My understanding is that the Buddha took many teachings and concepts already existing in his society and renewed them when needed, giving them a meaning in accord with his understanding. Is it correct? I guess he introduced new teachings and concepts as well. My question is: which one were already existing and which one are introduced by the Buddha? - 4 noble truths - 8 fold noble path - 5 khandha - 6 sense bases, 6 sense objects and 6 consciousnesses - 4 brahmavihārā - 4 right efforts - 4 jhāna - 5 precepts - 3 jewels - 4 gratitudes (parents, teachers, friends, all beings) - 4 kinds of nutriments - 7 factors of awakening - 6 paramitas - ānāpānassati - satipaṭṭhāna - nibbāna - saṃsāra - interdependent co-arising - anattā, dukkhā and anicca - sila, samadhi and prajna - rebirth and previous lives Please add to this list if something important is missing. In gratitude
Asked by Andrea (371 rep)
Oct 12, 2023, 12:22 PM
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