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The I Ching (Book of Changes) is an ancient Chinese divination text and the oldest of the Chinese classics. It consists of 64 hexagrams, each with a judgement, image, and six line texts describing situations of change and transformation.

64 chapters448 verses

Zhuangzi (莊子)

The Zhuangzi is one of the two foundational texts of Taoism, attributed to Zhuang Zhou (4th century BCE). It uses humor, allegory, and paradox to express the Taoist philosophy of living in harmony with the Tao.

33 chapters653 verses

Hinduism

Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)

The divine dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, a cornerstone of Hindu philosophy

18 chapters701 verses

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The foundational text of classical Yoga philosophy, consisting of aphorisms on meditation and self-realization

2 chapters7 verses

Isha Upanishad (ईशोपनिषद्)

The Isha Upanishad is one of the shortest yet most important of the principal Upanishads. It belongs to the Shukla Yajurveda and teaches the harmony of renunciation and enjoyment, urging one to see all existence pervaded by the Self.

1 chapters18 verses

Buddhism

Heart Sutra (般若心經)

The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra - the essence of Buddhist wisdom on emptiness

1 chapters10 verses

Dhammapada

The Dhammapada is a collection of 423 verses spoken by the Buddha, organized into 26 chapters. It is one of the best-known texts from the Theravada Buddhist canon and provides practical ethical guidance on the path to enlightenment.

26 chapters423 verses

Diamond Sutra

The Diamond Sutra - one of the most important Mahayana Buddhist texts, teaching the perfection of wisdom

32 chapters2,321 verses

Hermeticism

Emerald Tablet (Tabula Smaragdina)

The legendary Hermetic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, foundational to alchemy and hermetic philosophy

1 chapters14 verses

Confucianism

Analects of Confucius (論語)

The Analects is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius and his contemporaries, compiled by his followers. It covers topics of morality, proper social relationships, justice, and sincerity across 20 books.

20 chapters498 verses

Navajo

Navajo Texts (Diné Bahane')

Sacred stories and ceremonies of the Navajo people, including creation myths and healing traditions

30 chapters400 verses

Aboriginal

Australian Dreamtime

Aboriginal creation stories and spiritual beliefs from various Australian Indigenous traditions

5 chapters150 verses

Mormonism

Book of Mormon

Another Testament of Jesus Christ - the foundational scripture of the Latter-day Saint movement

239 chapters6,604 verses

Doctrine and Covenants

A collection of divine revelations and inspired declarations given for the establishment and regulation of the Church

138 chapters3,654 verses

Pearl of Great Price

A selection of revelations, translations, and writings of Joseph Smith

16 chapters635 verses

Ancient Egyptian

Egyptian Book of the Dead

Ancient Egyptian funerary text with spells to aid the deceased in the afterlife

1 chapters3 verses

Sikhism

Japji Sahib

Japji Sahib is the opening composition of the Guru Granth Sahib, composed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It consists of the Mool Mantar, 38 Pauris (stanzas), and a concluding Salok. It is the most important Sikh prayer, recited daily.

39 chapters39 verses

Zoroastrianism

Gathas (Songs of Zarathustra)

The Gathas are the 17 hymns attributed directly to Zarathustra (Zoroaster), forming the oldest and most sacred part of the Avesta. They represent the prophet's direct teachings on Ahura Mazda, righteousness, and the cosmic struggle between good and evil.

17 chapters239 verses

Ancient Greek Religion

Orphic Hymns

The Orphic Hymns are a collection of 87 short religious poems from the Hellenistic era, attributed to the mythical poet Orpheus. They invoke various Greek deities and personified forces of nature, and were used in mystery cult rituals.

87 chapters396 verses

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Torah

Bhagavad Gita