Kanon

Kanon is a traditional Japanese concept of a compiled authoritative collection or standard, often referring to classical texts, arts, or cultural ideals. In literature and arts, it denotes a set of works recognized as exemplary or foundational within a tradition. For example, the "Kanon of Medicine" is an influential ancient Chinese medical text, but in modern contexts, "Kanon" can refer to abiding standards or canonical works within a discipline. It signifies a recognized body of knowledge or artistic achievement that shapes and guides understanding within a particular cultural or scholarly system.