Publisher's Synopsis
The Digha Nikaya V2 (1903) is a book written by Thomas William Rhys Davids. It is a collection of Buddhist scriptures known as the Digha Nikaya, which is part of the Sutta Pitaka, one of the three main sections of the Pali Canon. The Digha Nikaya consists of 34 long discourses, or suttas, that cover a wide range of topics, including Buddhist cosmology, ethics, meditation, and the life of the Buddha. In this book, Davids provides a translation and commentary on the second half of the Digha Nikaya, which includes suttas 19-34. He offers insights into the historical context of each sutta, as well as its meaning and significance for Buddhist practice. The book also includes an introduction that provides an overview of the Digha Nikaya and its place in Buddhist literature.Overall, The Digha Nikaya V2 is an important resource for anyone interested in studying Buddhist scripture and philosophy. It offers a detailed and accessible translation of a key text in the Pali Canon, as well as valuable insights into its meaning and relevance for contemporary spiritual practice.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.
