Psalms of the Sisters
- 242pages
 - 9 heures de lecture
 
Thomas William Rhys Davids était un érudit britannique de la langue pālī et le fondateur de la Pali Text Society. Son travail s'est concentré sur l'étude approfondie et l'accessibilité des textes bouddhistes, contribuant de manière significative à la compréhension de cette tradition en Occident. Il fut un pionnier dans le domaine de la religion comparée et fonda plusieurs institutions académiques importantes.




This volume collects translations of the Buddha's dialogues from Pali sources, with commentary and contextualization by husband-and-wife team Caroline and Thomas William Rhys Davids. Covering topics such as ethics, meditation, and enlightenment, these dialogues provide a unique glimpse into Buddhist thought and philosophy. A must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism or comparative religion studies.
This anthology presents a selection of Buddhist Suttas, or discourses, attributed to the Buddha himself. These dialogues, dating back more than two thousand years, offer profound insights into the nature of the self and the world, and are essential reading for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and practice.