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Here are the main primitive Buddhist scriptures, including classic discourses of Buddha himself. Contents: *DHAMMAPADA ('The path of Dhamma'). This much-beloved collection of 423 short verses has been studied and learned by heart over the centuries by millions of Buddhists around the world. *SUTTA PITAKA (One of the oldest Buddhist scriptures) *KHUDDAKAPATHA ('The short passages' for novice monks and nuns) *UDANA ('Exclamations' - parables of the Buddha) *ITIVUTAKKA ('Thus was said by the Buddha') *SUTTA NIPATA ('Sutra collection' - 71 short suttas) *PETAVATTHU ('Stories of the Hungry Ghosts') *THERAGATHA & THERIGATHA, An anthology from ('Poems of the elders') *MILINDAPANHA ('The debate of King Milinda' - burmanese Buddhist scripture)
In the Buddha's words : an anthology of discourses from the Pāli canon
2005
wisdom This landmark collection is the definitive introduction tothe 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 Pāli 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. 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 thebreadth and intelligenceof theBuddha’s teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever-vital path.
Common Buddhist Text: Guidance and Insight from the Buddha
Common Buddhist Text: Guidance and Insight from the Buddha, 2015
Background to this book, and its contributors This book is a project of the International Council of Vesak, based at Mahachulalongkorn-rajavidyalaya University (MCU), Thailand, Vesak being the Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment and final nirvana of the Buddha. The project's aim is to distribute this book for free around the world, especially in hotels, so as to make widely available the rich resources found in the texts of the main Buddhist traditions relating to fundamental issues facing human beings. Through this, its objectives are to increase awareness among Buddhists of their own rich heritage of religious and ethical thinking as well as to increase understanding among non-Buddhists of the fundamental values and principles of Buddhism. It seeks to strike a balance between what is common to the Buddhist traditions and the diversity of perspectives among them. The book consists of selected translations from Pāli, Sanskrit, Chinese and Tibetan, using a common terminology in English of key Buddhist terms, and maintaining strict scholarly standards. It is to be published first in English and then into the other official UN languages as well as other languages of Buddhist countries.
On the path of the Dhamma: How the Dhammapada is a representational text for Theravada Buddhism
The Dhammapada is one of the most widely known and studied Buddhist texts spanning from the Theravada tradition in South East Asia to the East Asian Buddhist tradition. The popularity of the Dhammapada, is not just felt in the Asian Buddhist traditions, but is also one of the first Buddhist texts to be translated fully into English and typically thought to be one of the first Buddhist texts Westerners come in contact with. The Dhammapada is still one of the most translated Buddhist texts in the West and is typically easily accessible for the interested novice of the Buddha’s teachings. With all of this in consideration, it begs the question, is the Dhammapada a representational text for the Theravada Buddhist tradition? Scholars of early Buddhist thought and in the Theravada Buddhist tradition are in general consensus that the Dhammapada is a representational text of Theravada Buddhism. Evidence for this thesis is the Dhammapada’s short and concise treatment of the Buddha’s wisdom in the Dhammapada, the various commentaries found in Southeast Asia and East Asia, with well known and respected Buddhist monk, Buddhaghosa, composing the most notable commentary of the Dhammapada. In addition, the various translations of the Dhammapada and interpretations of the text make it accessible for various peoples to study. The Dhammapada can be seen as a Buddhist-like Bible, as it encompasses the wisdom of Theravada Buddhism in one text in contrast to the hundreds of texts in the Pali Canon.
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The Alagadd?pama Sutta is the 22nd discourse of the Majjhima-nik?ya of the Pali canon. In the sutta itself it is mentioned that the Buddha’s delivery of this discourse was necessitated by the need to refute a wrong view held by one of his disciples named Ari??ha. Parallel versions of the sutta are found preserved in the Chinese ?gamas. The two main similes used in the sutta, those of the snake and of the raft, are referred to in the scriptures of a number of non-Therav?da Buddhist traditions as well, showing that the Buddhist doctrine represented in it is early and authentic and the message contained in the sutta was considered to be extremely significant by many early Buddhist traditions. The Alagadd?pama Sutta shows the Buddha’s role as one of the earliest thinkers in the history of philosophy who engaged in a critique of the craving for metaphysics and dogma frequently exhibited in those who propound worldviews. The Buddha did not value a belief or a worldview on grounds of the l...
The General Introduction about Buddha Dharma
This article is a translation of Chinese drafted teaching given by Master Yingshun, a famous Chinese monk in early 20 th century in China, who made great contribution to the development of Buddhism and was a great master in Buddhist theoretical study and cultivation. There are about twenty chapters in this article, with each as an independent Buddhist subject about Buddha Dharma. It is actually a general introduction about Buddha Dharma rather than a specific study on Buddha Dharma. Due to historical reasons and other writing factors, the translator would make some deletion of some sentences if necessary. Among twenty chapters, there are various Buddhist topics about Buddha Dharma, including the introduction of Triple Germs, the Buddha's doctrines, the introduction of some Buddhist concepts, such as sentient beings, karma, dharma realm, causes and effects, etc. In addition, it also introduces Buddha's disciples, and some important Buddha Dharma, such as Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Dependent Arising, Middle Way, etc. At last, it also includes the enlightenment of all sentient beings, the methods to enlightenment, etc. In general, this article would provide a simple and overall outlook of Buddhism. However, due to the limited ability of the translator, there must be several mistakes and shortcomings in the article. May these not affect the understanding of Buddha Dharma as a whole. Buddha Dharma is the valuable asset the Buddha gives to us human beings, and the truth we must and need understand and practice sincerely and diligently. May this article inspire your readers and bring more wisdom and inspiration in life.