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Early Buddhist Discourses

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Early Buddhist Discourses presents a carefully selected anthology of seventeen key discourses from the Pali Canon, offering direct insight into the foundational teachings of early Buddhism. This edition includes essential texts accompanied by helpful footnotes, a glossary, and a bibliography to support deeper understanding.
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Presents an anthology of discourses from the "Pali Canon", providing an account of Buddhist teachings from the earliest primary sources. 17 discourses are provided, including those essential to the study and teaching of early Buddhism. Additional support materials include helpful footnotes, a select bibliography, and a glossary of key terms.

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This anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon—the only student edition of such works available—provides an account of Buddhist teachings directly from the earliest primary sources. Early Buddhist Discourses includes seventeen discourses, among them those most essential to the study and teaching of early Buddhism.

Additional support materials encompass helpful footnotes, a select bibliography, and a glossary of key terms.

Series: Hackett Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872207929

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited and translated by John J. Holder

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 240

About the Author

John J. Holder is Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. Norbert College.

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