Basic teachings of the Buddha

a new translation and compilation, with a guide to reading the texts

Modern Library pbk. ed

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Author

Publication

2007 - Modern Library, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

45,250 words, Guess

Page Count

181 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archivebasicteachingsof00wall
ISBN-100812975235
ISBN-139780812975239
LibraryThing4443453
Goodreads398167

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Library of Congress Control Number2006038051
OCLC Control Number76183810
Better World Books9780812975239
Open LibraryOL17238024M

Classifications

LCCBQ1172.E5 W35 2007
LCCBQ1172.E5W35 2007

Alternate Titles

Tipiṭaka. English. Selections

Description

In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory guide to studying Buddhist thought, applying its principles to everyday life, and gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist themes in modern literature. Focusing on the most crucial topics for today's readers, Wallis presents writings that address modern psychological, religious, ethical, and philosophical concerns. This practical, inspiring, and engaging volume provides an overview of the history of Buddhism and an illuminating analysis of the core writings that personalizes the suttas for each reader. "Glenn Wallis brings wisdom and compassion to this work of scholarship. Everyone should read this book."--Christopher Queen, Harvard University"A valuable sourcebook with a good selection of the fundamental suttas enhanced by an eloquent introduction and comprehensive notes--altogether a very useful text." --Peter Matthiessen (Roshi), author of The Snow Leopard and Nine-Headed Dragon River"Glenn Wallis's new and accessible translations of some of the Buddha's lectures to his original students, along with Wallis's elegant guide to the texts, gives twenty-first-century readers in the modern West a fresh chance to learn from this teacher."--Charles Hallisey, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Description

"In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory guide to studying Buddhist thought, applying its principles to everyday life, and gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist themes in modern literature. Focusing on the most crucial topics for today's readers, Wallis presents writings that address modern psychological, religious, ethical, and philosophical concerns. This volume provides an overview of the history of Buddhism and an illuminating analysis of the core writings that personalizes the suttas for each reader."--BOOK JACKET.