Publisher's Synopsis
Buddhist Suttas is a collection of ancient Buddhist texts translated and compiled by T. W. Rhys Davids, a renowned scholar of Buddhism. The book includes a variety of suttas, or discourses, that were spoken by the Buddha himself or his disciples. These suttas cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, meditation, rebirth, and the nature of existence. The book is divided into three parts. The first part includes suttas that describe the Buddha's life and teachings, as well as his interactions with his disciples and others. The second part includes suttas that focus on the ethical teachings of Buddhism, including the Five Precepts and the Eightfold Path. The third part includes suttas that explore the nature of existence, including the Four Noble Truths and the concept of impermanence.Throughout the book, Davids provides detailed notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of the suttas. He also includes an introduction that provides an overview of Buddhist philosophy and history. Overall, Buddhist Suttas is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism. It is an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the rich philosophical and spiritual traditions of this ancient religion.Includes: The Maha Parinibbana Suttanta, The Dhamma Kakka Ppavattana Sutta, The Tevigga Suttanta, The Akankheyya Sutta, The Maha Sudassana Suttanta, And The Sabbasava Sutta.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.