Name/Title
The Buddha's way / H. SaddhatissaEntry/Object ID
BQ4022 .S23 1971Description
"The Buddha's Way" may well be hailed as the best, simplest and most easily understandable introduction to the teachings of the Buddha written in English. Interest in Buddhism is growing in all parts of the world. Yet despite the fact that Buddhism teaches a simple and practical way of life, books inspired by the Buddha's teachings have often been cluttered with technical terms which baffle the reader, or with highly personal interpretations which distort the essence of what the Buddha taught.
In "The Buddha's Way" Dr Saddhatissa sets out to explain Buddhist principles and practices in the simplest and the clearest way. Part One describes the life and teaching of the Buddha, what it means to become a Buddhist, and both the negative and positive aspects of Buddhist morality ; Part Two explains the 'Four Noble Truths' which form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy ; while Part Three outlines the significance and practice of meditation.
To complete the reader's introduction to the Buddhist world, Dr Saddhatissa includes a beautiful and carefully chosen selection from the Pali scriptures, details of the main Buddhist festivals and of the four sacred shrines in India, a chronological table of Buddhist history both in the East and West, a useful guide to further reading, a full index and glossary and some delightful illustrations of Buddhist sculpture. --Back coverCollection
Jotidhammo CollectionDimensions
Dimension Description
139 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmBook Details
Author
H. SaddhatissaPublisher
George Allen & UnwinDate Published
1971Publication Subjects
Buddhism -- Doctrines -- History -- Early period, to ca 250 B.CCall No.
BQ4022 .S23 1971ISBN
0042940710