In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali CanonThis landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings - in his own words. The American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow. In the Buddha's Words allows even readers unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever-vital path. Students and seekers alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable. |
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An excellent insight into the teachings of the Buddha. - Goodreads
Easy to read, but heavy stuff and challenging concepts. - Goodreads
Nicely formatted and a great easy to read translation. - Goodreads
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User Review - Tobias.Bruell - LibraryThingThis book is a selection of texts from the Pali Canon (translated into English) together with explanations/comments from the Editor. The book is divided into ten chapters. Each chapter first contains ... Read full review
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User Review - Marla - GoodreadsI pick this book up again and again. It's just the end all book on Buddhism for me (if there could be an end all book). There's so much in here, you could spend a lifetime studying this one book. I ... Read full review
References to this book
Zen Master Who?: A Guide to the People and Stories of Zen James Ishmael Ford No preview available - 2006 |

