9 divisions of the teachings

The nine divisions of the teachings:

1. Discourses

2. Teachings in verse

3. Predictions

4. Summaries in verse

5. Dependent Origination

6. Instructions by simile

7. Quotations

8. Inspired sayings

9. Stories of previous births

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/