This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikaya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pali Canon, the authorized scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. This collection--among the oldest records of the historical Buddha's original teachings--consists of 152 suttas or discourses of middle length, distinguished as such from the longer and shorter suttas of the other collections. The Majjhima Nikaya might be concisely described as the Buddhist scripture that combines the richest variety of contextual settings with the deepest and most comprehensive assortment of teachings. These teachings, which range from basic ethics to instructions in meditation and liberating insight, unfold in a fascinating procession of scenarios that show the Buddha in living dialogue with people from many different strata of ancient Indian society: with kings and princes, priests and ascetics, simple villagers and erudite philosophers. Replete with drama, reasoned argument, and illuminating parable and simile, these discourses exhibit the Buddha in the full glory of his resplendent wisdom, majestic sublimity, and compassionate humanity.
The Numerical Discourses Of The Buddha - The Numerical Discourses contains a full translation of the Anguttara Nikaya. The Anguttara arranges the Buddha's discourses in accordance with a numerical scheme intended to promote retention and easy comprehension. In an age when writing was still in its infancy, this proved to be the most effective way to ensure that the disciples could grasp and replicate the structure of a teaching.
The Suttanipata - The Suttanipata, or “Group of Discourses” is a collection of discourses ascribed to the Buddha that includes some of the most popular suttas of the Pali Canon, among them the Discourse on Loving-Kindness Sutta. The suttas are primarily in verse, though several are in mixed prose and verse. The Suttanipata contains discourses that extol the figure of the muni, the illumined sage, who wanders homeless completely detached from the world.
A Dictionary of Pali - is a comprehensive reference work that provides detailed definitions and explanations of Pali words, the language of the Theravada Buddhist scriptures. This authoritative dictionary is an indispensable tool for students, scholars, and practitioners of Buddhism, offering a thorough exploration of Pali vocabulary and its usage in Buddhist texts. With its clear and concise entries, this dictionary is an essential resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the teachings and literature of Theravada Buddhism.
A Dictionary of Pali - is a comprehensive reference work that provides detailed definitions and explanations of Pali words, the language of the Theravada Buddhist scriptures. This authoritative dictionary is an indispensable tool for students, scholars, and practitioners of Buddhism, offering a thorough exploration of Pali vocabulary and its usage in Buddhist texts. With its clear and concise entries, this dictionary is an essential resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the teachings and literature of Theravada Buddhism.
A Dictionary of Pali - is a comprehensive reference work that provides detailed definitions and explanations of Pali words, the language of the Theravada Buddhist scriptures. This authoritative dictionary is an indispensable tool for students, scholars, and practitioners of Buddhism, offering a thorough exploration of Pali vocabulary and its usage in Buddhist texts. With its clear and concise entries, this dictionary is an essential resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the teachings and literature of Theravada Buddhism.