Buddhist Suttas Major Scriptural Writings from Early Buddhism

Name: Buddhist Suttas Major Scriptural Writings from Early Buddhism
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ISBN: 9781585090792

ISBN-10: 1585090794

ISBN-13: 9781585090792

Edition: 3rd (Reprint)

Authors: T. W. Rhys Davids, F. Max Mï¿½ller, Paul Tice

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These seven scriptural writings are considered to be the most important and oldest of the Buddhist religion. Originally written in the Pali language, they date to the fourth and third centuries BC. This early date is what makes them so importantthey form the very core of Buddhist teachings, sought after and studied by monks and scholars for centuries. There could never be a complete understanding of the true meaning of Buddhism without them.

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List price: $27.95
Edition: 3rd
Publisher: Book Tree, The
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 376
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



General Introduction to the Buddhist Suttas



The Book of the Great Decease (Maha-parinibbana Suttanta)



The Foundation of the Kingdom of Righteousness (Dhamma-kakka-ppavattana Sutta)



On Knowledge of the Vedas (Tevigga Suttanta)



If he should desire (Akankheyya Sutta)



Barrenness and Bondage (Ketokhila Sutta)



Legend of the Great King of Glory (Maha-Sudassana Suttanta)



All the Asavas (Sabbasava Sutta)


Index


Additions and Corrections


Transliteration of Oriental Alphabets adopted for the Translations of the Sacred Books of the East