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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461933103321

Autore

Batchelor Martine

Titolo

The spirit of the Buddha [[electronic resource] /] / Martine Batchelor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2010

ISBN

1-280-06084-0

9786613519825

0-300-17500-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (192 p.)

Collana

The sacred literature series

Disciplina

294.3/82

Soggetti

Buddhism - Doctrines

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Published in association with the International Sacred Literature Trust."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-179).

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. The life -- 2. The Dhamma, the teachings -- 3. The community of monks and nuns -- 4. Practice -- 5. Compassion -- 6. Ethics -- 7. Peace -- 8. Transmission -- 9. Continuity and transformation -- 10. Modern times -- GLOSSARY -- BIBLIOGRAPHY

Sommario/riassunto

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.