In The Buddha's Words: An Anthology Of Discourses From The Pali Canon

Book Summary


Designed to provide a framework for modern readers, "In the Buddha's Words" is an anthology of the Buddha's works that has been specifically compiled by a celebrated scholar and translator. For easy reference, the book is arrayed in ten thematic sections with introductions, notes, and essays to help beginners and experts alike draw greater meaning from the Buddha's words. The works of the Buddha can feel vast, and it is sometimes difficult for even longtime students to know where to look, especially since the Buddha never explicitly defined the framework behind his teachings. Designed to provide just such a framework, "In the Buddha's Words is an anthology of the Buddha's works that has been specifically compiled by a celebrated scholar and translator. For easy reference, the book is arrayed in ten thematic sections ranging from "The Human Condition" to "Mastering the Mind" to "The Planes of Realization." Each section comes with introductions, notes, and essays to help beginners and experts alike draw greater meaning from the Buddha's words. The book also features a general introduction by the author that fully lays out how and why he has arranged the Buddha's teachings in this volume. This thoughtful compilation is a valuable resource for both teachers and those who want to read the Buddha on their own.

Book Details


Book Name In The Buddha's Words: An Anthology Of Discourses From The Pali Canon
Author Bhikkhu Bodhi
Publisher Wisdom Publications (ma) (Jul 2005)
ISBN 9780861714919
Pages 485
Language English
Price 681
 
 

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