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An anthology of the Buddha's works that has been specifically compiled by a celebrated scholar and translator. For easy reference, the book is arrayed in ten thematic sections ranging from 'The Human Condition' to 'Mastering the Mind' to The Planes of Realisation' .
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By Chris Lawton
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This book is a collection of teachings from the Pali Canon assembled by a leading translator and Buddhist scholar. Bhikku Bodhi has placed the teachings under various themed headings to make it easier for the reader to access the works. This is an excellent alternative to spending a lot of money on buying the hardback volumes of the various Nikayas. Strongly commended.
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This volume is a valuable collection of teachings, arranged by theme, taken from the Pali Suttas. This work serves as both a fine introduction to the wider and voluminous Pali Suttas for those who are new to them and as a fine single volume summary for those already familiar with the work. Bhikkhu Bodhi has also, through the thematic structure he uses for his anthology, provided a helpful template and structure to aid the understanding of those who have read, or go on to read, the complete Suttas. The volume includes a useful introduction and each of the ten themed chapters is preceded by a helpful introduction/overview. The volume also includes useful notes and indices.
"A remarkable book. A gift to the world."
- Andrew Olendzki, Executive Director of the Barre Center of Buddhist Studies, in Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly
A number of the Suttas are also available in complete translations. The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: Samyutta Nikaya, The Middle Length Sayings: Majjhima-Nikaya, both translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi and the Long Discourses of the Buddha: Digha-Nikaya, translated by Maurice Walshe. Bhikkhu Bodhi is also working on a translation of the Anguttara Nikaya or Numbered/Numerical Discourses due out in 2012.
"A remarkable book. A gift to the world."
- Andrew Olendzki, Executive Director of the Barre Center of Buddhist Studies, in Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly
A number of the Suttas are also available in complete translations. The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: Samyutta Nikaya, The Middle Length Sayings: Majjhima-Nikaya, both translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi and the Long Discourses of the Buddha: Digha-Nikaya, translated by Maurice Walshe. Bhikkhu Bodhi is also working on a translation of the Anguttara Nikaya or Numbered/Numerical Discourses due out in 2012.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Michael Hoey
Format:Paperback
A wonderful selection of texts from the Pali Canon - all nicely arranged by themes with a thoughtful introduction and summary of each chapter. Plus comprehensive footnotes. Ideal to read straight through or dip into. Great to get back to the early sources which are so often and so sadly overlooked by those who should know better. The nearest we can get to the actual words of the Buddha - what he said rather than what we imagine he said! This ought to be in the world best seller list. A classic!
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This is the book I've been looking for for a few years. It has selections from sutras ranging in length from a paragraph to a few pages. Read more
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