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This book presents a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikaya, a key collection in the Pali Canon, which contains some of the oldest records of the Buddha's teachings. It includes 152 middle-length suttas, offering a rich variety of contextual settings and a comprehensive assortment of teachings. These discourses cover topics from basic ethics to meditation and liberating insight, showcasing the Buddha's interactions with diverse individuals in ancient India, including kings, priests, ascetics, and villagers. The narratives are filled with drama, reasoned arguments, and illuminating parables, reflecting the Buddha's profound wisdom and compassionate nature. The translation is based on an original draft by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and has been edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi, who adds a thorough introduction and explanatory notes. This version combines clarity with accuracy, allowing the Buddha's insights to resonate with contemporary readers grappling with timeless questions of truth, value, and ethical conduct. It has received accolades, including the 1995 Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Book Award and the Tricycle Prize for Excellence in Buddhist Publishing for Dharma Discourse.
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Teachings of the Buddha: The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Bhikkhu Ňanamoli
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- Année de publication
- 1997
- Reliure
- (rigide)
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- Titre
- Teachings of the Buddha: The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha
- Sous-titre
- A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Bhikkhu Bodhi, Bhikkhu Ňanamoli
- Éditeur
- Wisdom Publications,U.S.
- Publié
- 1997
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 1424
- ISBN10
- 086171072X
- ISBN13
- 9780861710720
- Séries
- Catégories
- Mots clés
- Littérature mondiale, Manuels et guides, Spiritualité et spiritualisme, Éthique, Littérature asiatique, Zen, Philosophie orientale
- Description
- This book presents a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikaya, a key collection in the Pali Canon, which contains some of the oldest records of the Buddha's teachings. It includes 152 middle-length suttas, offering a rich variety of contextual settings and a comprehensive assortment of teachings. These discourses cover topics from basic ethics to meditation and liberating insight, showcasing the Buddha's interactions with diverse individuals in ancient India, including kings, priests, ascetics, and villagers. The narratives are filled with drama, reasoned arguments, and illuminating parables, reflecting the Buddha's profound wisdom and compassionate nature. The translation is based on an original draft by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and has been edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi, who adds a thorough introduction and explanatory notes. This version combines clarity with accuracy, allowing the Buddha's insights to resonate with contemporary readers grappling with timeless questions of truth, value, and ethical conduct. It has received accolades, including the 1995 Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Book Award and the Tricycle Prize for Excellence in Buddhist Publishing for Dharma Discourse.