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1. Buddhist Practice

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   The Role of Textual Study ($\text{Sūtra}$ Recitation)
   Study is not merely intellectual preparation; it is integrated into the practice itself. Canonical texts, known as $\text{Sūtras}$ Sutras, are not simply read, but are ritually incorporated. In several historical monastic settings (particularly the early Vinaya-focused orders of the Northern Silk Road), the $\text{Sūtra}$ was considered partially embodied in its physical form. Therefore, the physical act of turning a page during meditation was considered equivalent…