The twelve divisions of the Buddhist canon, according to genre (dva^da/sa-anga). For explanation of the meaning of each, please consult the entry for the individual term. (1) su^tra 修多罗 (also translated as 契经 or simply 经); (2) geya 祇夜 (translated as 应颂 and 重颂); (3) ga^tha^ 伽陀 (translated as 讽颂 and 孤起颂); (4) nida^na 尼陀那 (translated as 因缘); (5) itivr!ttaka 伊帝目多伽 (translated as 本事); (6) ja^taka 阇多伽 (translated as 本生); (7) abdhuta-dharma 阿浮达磨 (未曾有); (8) avada^na 阿波陀那 (譬喻); (9) upade/sa 优婆提舍 (论议); (10) uda^na 优陀那 (自说); (11) vaipulya 毗佛略 (方广); (12) vya^karan!a 和伽罗 (授记).