What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula (English) Paperback Book

Description: What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula, Paul Demieville This clear and informative guide draws on the words spoken by the Buddha to convey the true nature of Buddhist wisdom. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This clear and informative guide draws on the words spoken by the Buddha to convey the true nature of Buddhist wisdom. It also features an illustrative section of texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada, a glossary of Buddhist terms and an up-to-date bibliography. Notes Reissue. Back Cover Long regarded as one of the best introductions to Buddhism, What the Buddha Taught draws on the actual words spoken by the Buddha to give a lucid and accurate account of the fundamental principles of Buddhist doctrine. Richly supported by extracts from the ancient texts, Walpola Rahula gives clear and direct explanations of Buddhisms essential teachings, including: *The Buddhist attitude of mind *The Four Noble Truths *The Noble Eightfold Path *Meditation and mental development *What the Buddha taught and the world today What the Buddha Taught also features an illustrative section of texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada , a glossary of Buddhist terms and an up-to-date bibliography. Author Biography The Venerable Dr Walpola Sri Rahula was a Buddhist monk and scholar. He received a traditional training and education in his native Sri Lanka before studying at the University of Calcutta and the Sorbonne. He held a chair at Northwestern University, Illinois, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Vidyodaya University, Colombo. He is widely regarded as one of the most qualified and enlightened scholars of the Buddhist tradition, with a deep knowledge of the original texts. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Foreword Preface The Buddha1 The Buddhist Attitude of MindTHE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS2 The First Noble Truth: Dukkha3 The Second Noble Truth: Samudaya: The Arising of Dukkha4 The Third Noble Truth: Nirodha: The Cessation of Dukkha5 The Fourth Noble Truth: Magga: The Path6 The Doctrine of No-Soul: Anatta7 Meditation or Mental Culture: Bhavana8 What the Buddha Taught and the World TodaySELECTED TEXTSAbbreviationsSelected BibliographyGlossaryIndex Promotional "By far the best introduction to Buddhism available." R.F. Gombrich - Boden Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford Long Description Buddhism continues to enjoy increasing interest in the West, both for its emphasis on reflection and meditation and as an object of scholarship. Drawing the words actually spoken by the Buddha, Rahula gives a full account of his fundamental teachings, from the Buddhist attitude of mind and meditation to the Buddhas teaching in the contemporary world. The text also features a selection of texts from original Buddhist literature. Details ISBN1851681426 Publisher Oneworld Publications Year 1997 ISBN-10 1851681426 ISBN-13 9781851681426 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 294.34 Illustrations glossary, bibliography, index Author Paul Demieville Media Book Birth 1907 Language English Edition New edition Publication Date 1997-09-25 Series Oneworld Classics in Religious Studies UK Release Date 1997-09-25 NZ Release Date 1997-09-25 Pages 192 Imprint Oneworld Academic Edition Description New edition Audience General AU Release Date 1998-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1065404;

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