EAN: 9780861714919

IN THE BUDDHAS WORDS - BHIKKHU BODHI KARTONIERT...

This 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.   This
book contains:  Clear translations of the Buddha’s original teachings Thoughtfully curated
selections from the Pali Canon Chapters on the Buddha’s life  rebirth  suffering  liberation 
and practice A foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama    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. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation
indispensable.    Dive into the world of the Buddha through these easy-to-read English
translations of the Pali Canon. The Pali Canon is the literary  intellectual  and spiritual
foundation of Theravada Buddhism. This volume  being organized in a progressive manner "from
the simple to the difficult  from the elementary to the profound " makes it well-suited for
those looking for an accessible introduction to the Theravadin scriptural corpus  as well as
being a valuable resource for those familiar with the Pali Canon but wanting a more structured
presentation of the materials.

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