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Subject(s)

• Buddhism—Doctrines [Browse]
• Gautama Buddha—Teachings [Browse]

Series

• Sacred literature series [More in this series]
• The sacred literature series

Summary note

In this slim, enlightening volume, internationally recognized Buddhist teacher Martine Batchelor presents the basic tenets and teachings of the Buddha through a selection of essential texts from the Pali canon, the earliest Buddhist scriptures. Viewed by scholars as the actual substance of the historical teachings (and possibly even the words) of the Buddha, these texts are essential to an understanding of the Buddhist faith, and Batchelor illuminates them with her lucid analysis and interpretations. Both accessible to nonpractitioners and helpful to scholars, The Spirit of the Buddha touches upon key themes, including dharma, compassion, meditation, and peace, among others, creating a panoramic view of one of the world's most widely practiced faiths that is deeply rooted in its most vital texts.

Notes

"Published in association with the International Sacred Literature Trust."

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-179).

Source of description

Print version record.

Contents

• The life
• The dhamma, the teachings
• The community of monks and nuns
• Practice
• Compassion
• Ethics
• Peace
• Transmission
• Continuity and transformation
• Modern times.

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Other title(s)

Tipiṭaka. Selections. English

ISBN

• 9780300175004 ((electronic bk.))
• 0300175000 ((electronic bk.))

OCLC

781635118

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