{"product_id":"in-the-buddhas-words-an-anthology-of-discourses-from-the-pali-canon-by-bhikkhu-bodhi","title":"In the Buddha's Words : An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon by Bhikkhu Bodhi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American scholar-monk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBhikkhu Bodhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePali Canon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivided into ten thematic chapters, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn the Buddha's Words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis book contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear translations of the Buddha's original teachings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtfully curated selections from the Pali Canon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapters on the Buddha's life, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn the Buddha's Words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever-vital path. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDive into the world of the Buddha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through these easy-to-read English translations of the Pali Canon. The Pali Canon is the literary, intellectual, and spiritual foundation of Theravada Buddhism. This volume, being organized in a progressive manner \"from the simple to the difficult, from the elementary to the profound,\" makes it well-suited for those looking for an accessible introduction to the Theravadin scriptural corpus, as well as being a valuable resource for those familiar with the Pali Canon but wanting a more structured presentation of the materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watkins Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58331781071222,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0635\/6656\/files\/9780861714919.jpg?v=1784901946","url":"https:\/\/shop.watkinsbooks.com\/products\/in-the-buddhas-words-an-anthology-of-discourses-from-the-pali-canon-by-bhikkhu-bodhi","provider":"Watkins Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}