Sayings of the Buddha by Rupert Gethin

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This edition offers a new translation of a selection of the Buddha's most important sayings reflecting the full variety of material: biography of the Buddha, narrative, myth, short sayings, philosophical discourse, instruction on morality, meditation, and the spiritual life. It provides an excellent introduction to Buddhist scripture.

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Sayings of the Buddha by Rupert Gethin

This edition offers a new translation of a selection of the Buddha's most important sayings reflecting the full variety of material: biography of the Buddha, narrative, myth, short sayings, philosophical discourse, instruction on morality, meditation, and the spiritual life. It provides an excellent introduction to Buddhist scripture.
Rupert Gethin's 'Sayings of the Buddha' [is] translated with an eye toward readability* Buddhaharma *
This short volume is...a resource for teachers and students, and anyone interested in early Buddhist literature. * Buddhaharma *

Rupert Gethin is the author of The Buddhist Path to Awakening and The Foundations of Buddhism.
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ISBN 13 9780192839251
ISBN 10 019283925X
Title Sayings of the Buddha
Author Rupert Gethin
Series Oxford World's Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2008-10-09
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.