The spirit of the Buddha /
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 histo...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New Haven :
Yale University Press,
©2010.
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| Series: | Sacred literature series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this title online (unlimited users allowed) |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Item Description: | "Published in association with the International Sacred Literature Trust." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (179 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-179). |
| ISBN: | 9780300175004 0300175000 |