A selection of Mahayana Scriptures translated from the Sanskrit by E. J. Thomas. The Mahayana Buddhists had their own scriptures, which were written in Sanskrit. These texts included: The Sutras (the words of the Buddha): including the Heart Sutra, the Lotus Sutra, and the Diamond Sutra. (Perfection of Wisdom Sutras) Shastras: the commentary on the sutras. Tantras: mystical texts. This description may be from another edition of this product.