Psalms of the Sisters
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- 9 ore di lettura
Thomas William Rhys Davids fu uno studioso britannico della lingua pālī e fondatore della Pali Text Society. Il suo lavoro si concentrò sullo studio approfondito e sull'accessibilità dei testi buddisti, contribuendo in modo significativo alla comprensione di questa tradizione in Occidente. Fu un pioniere nel campo della religione comparata e fondò diverse importanti istituzioni accademiche.




This volume collects translations of the Buddha's dialogues from Pali sources, with commentary and contextualization by husband-and-wife team Caroline and Thomas William Rhys Davids. Covering topics such as ethics, meditation, and enlightenment, these dialogues provide a unique glimpse into Buddhist thought and philosophy. A must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism or comparative religion studies.
This anthology presents a selection of Buddhist Suttas, or discourses, attributed to the Buddha himself. These dialogues, dating back more than two thousand years, offer profound insights into the nature of the self and the world, and are essential reading for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and practice.