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In the Buddha's Words, An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon, Teachings of the Buddha

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Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi, editor
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 0861714911

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The works of the Buddha can feel vast, and it is sometimes difficult for even longtime students to know where to look, especially since the Buddha never explicitly defined the framework behind his teachings. Designed to provide just such a framework, In the Buddha's Words is 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 Realization." Each section comes with introductions, notes, and essays to help beginners and experts alike draw greater meaning from the Buddha's words. The book also features a general introduction by the author that fully lays out how and why he has arranged the Buddha's teachings in this volume. This thoughtful compilation is a valuable resource for both teachers and those who want to read the Buddha on their own.

In the Buddha's Words, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Wisdom Publications, Paperback, 2005, 482 Pages, $18.95

Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk from New York City, ordained in Sri Lanka in 1972. He held the position of president and editor of the Buddhist Publication Society. His books include The All-Embracing Net of Views, A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, and (as co-translator) The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha. He lives in Sri Lanka.

vii. Foreword

ix. Preface

xiv. List of Abbreviations

xv. Key to the Pronunciaton of Pali

xvii. Detailed List of Contents

1. General Introduction

I. The Human Condition 17

II. The Bringer of Light 41

III. Approaching the Dhamma 79

IV. The Happiness Visible in This Present Life 105

V. The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth 143

VI. Deepening One's Perspective on the World 181

VII. The Path to Liberation 221

VIII. Mastering the Mind 255

IX. Shining the Light of Wisdom 299

X. The Planes of Realization 371

425. Notes

459. Table of Sources

469. Glossary

471. Bibliography

475. Index of Subjects

481. Index of Proper Names

483. Index of Similes

485. Index of Pali Terms Discussed in the Notes

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