ISBN10: 0861714911, ISBN13: 9780861714919, [publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S., Somerville] Softcover Paperback. 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. This book contains: Clear translations of the Buddha's original teachingsThoughtfully curated selections from the Pali CanonChapters on the Buddha's life, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and practiceA foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama 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. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable. Dive into the world of the Buddha through these easy-to-read ...
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ISBN10: 0861714911, ISBN13: 9780861714919, [publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S., Somerville] Softcover Paperback. 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. This book contains: Clear translations of the Buddha's original teachingsThoughtfully curated selections from the Pali CanonChapters on the Buddha's life, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and practiceA foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama 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. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable. Dive into the world of the Buddha through these easy-to-read ...
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ISBN10: 0861714911, ISBN13: 9780861714919, [publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S. Jul 2005] Softcover Neuware -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.This book contains:Clear translations of the Buddha's original teachingsThoughtfully curated selections from the Pali CanonChapters on the Buddha's life, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and practiceA foreword by His Holiness the Dalai LamaIn 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. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable.Dive into the world of the Buddha through these easy-to-read English ...

ISBN10: 0861714911, ISBN13: 9780861714919, [publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S.] Softcover 2005. First Edition. Paperback. Num Pages: 485 pages. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 706. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Wisdom Publications (U.S.A.) , pp. xxiv + 485 . Papeback. New. Wisdom Publications (U.S.A.) ISBN 0861714911 9780861714919 [US]