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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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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 *

Sayings of the Buddha

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    A Paperback / softback by Rupert Gethin

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 9 October 2008
      ISBN-13 9780192839251
      978-0192839251
      ISBN-10 019283925X
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      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 *

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