Sutta Nipata: Or Dialogues And Discourses Of Gotama Buddha (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548223987)

Sutta Nipata: Or Dialogues And Discourses Of Gotama Buddha is a book that contains a collection of teachings and discourses given by the Buddha himself. The book is translated and edited by Mutu Coomara Swamy, a renowned scholar of Indian philosophy and religion.The Sutta Nipata is one of the oldest and most important texts in the Pali Canon, the collection of scriptures that form the basis of Theravada Buddhism. The book is divided into five sections, each containing a series of dialogues and discourses on various topics such as ethics, meditation, and the nature of reality.The teachings in the Sutta Nipata are presented in a simple and direct manner, making them accessible to both beginners and advanced practitioners of Buddhism. The discourses are full of practical advice on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, and they offer insights into the workings of the mind and the nature of suffering.Overall, Sutta Nipata: Or Dialogues And Discourses Of Gotama Buddha is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and guide people on their spiritual journey.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.

Author: Mutu Coomara Swamy
ISBN-10: 054822398X
ISBN-13: 9780548223987
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d