The Buddha's Words

Name/Title

The Buddha's Words

Entry/Object ID

BQ1138 .B84 1975

Description

This specific anthology was collected by Bhikkhu Khantipalo for the Buddhist Association of Thailand. It was published on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 48th Birthday Anniversary. The book contains extracts from the Pali Canon translated by various scholars, designed as a comprehensive introduction to the Buddha's teachings.

Context

Scholarly: Highly Relevant. An authoritative collection of essential discourses used for both study and ceremonial distribution. Historical: Significant. Represents a major 20th-century collaboration between Western monastics (like Khantipalo) and Thai Buddhist institutions. Practical: Essential. Serves as a primary devotional and study manual for English-speaking practitioners in the Theravada tradition

Collection

Jotidhammo Collection

Book Details

Date Published

1975

Call No.

BQ1138 .B84 1975