In the Buddha's Words
eBook - ePub

In the Buddha's Words

An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

  1. 512 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

In the Buddha's Words

An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Publisher’s Acknowledgment
  5. Foreword
  6. Preface
  7. List of Abbreviations
  8. Key to the Pronunciation of Pāli
  9. Detailed List of Contents
  10. General Introduction
  11. I. The Human Condition
  12. II. The Bringer of Light
  13. III. Approaching the Dhamma
  14. IV. The Happiness Visible in This Present Life
  15. V. The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth
  16. VI. Deepening One’s Perspective on the World
  17. VII. The Path to Liberation
  18. VIII. Mastering the Mind
  19. IX. Shining the Light of Wisdom
  20. X. The Planes of Realization
  21. Notes
  22. Table of Sources
  23. Glossary
  24. Bibliography
  25. Index of Subjects
  26. Index of Proper Names
  27. Index of Similes
  28. Index of Selected Pāli Sutta Titles
  29. Index of Pāli Terms Discussed in the Notes
  30. About the Author
  31. Also Available from Wisdom Publications
  32. About Wisdom Publications
  33. Copyright