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Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDive into the world of the Buddha through these easy-to-read English translations of the Pali Canon.\u003c\/b\u003e The Pali Canon is the literary, intellectual, and spiritual foundation of Theravada Buddhism. 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The selections, all drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha's discourses, are organized into ten thematic chapters. The chapters deal with such topics as the quelling of anger, good friendship, intentional communities, the settlement of disputes, and the establishing of an equitable society. Each chapter begins with a concise and informative introduction by the translator that guides us toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In times of social conflict, intolerance, and war, the Buddha's approach to creating and sustaining peace takes on a new and urgent significance. 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