Author

Contributions

  • The Dalai Lama (Foreword) - Contributor
  • Bhikkhu Bodhi (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2005-07-28 - Wisdom Publications

Language

English

Word Count

124,000 words, Guess

Page Count

496 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100861714911
  • ISBN-139780861714919
  • LibraryThing1024505
  • Goodreads209576
  • Open LibraryOL8308639M

Description

"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." "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."--Jacket.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)PaperbackWisdom Publications2005-07-28

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