Bhadantācariya Buddhaghoṣa fu uno studioso e commentatore buddista Theravada indiano del V secolo. Le sue opere si concentrano su una profonda comprensione degli insegnamenti buddisti e sulla loro applicazione pratica. Buddhaghoṣa è noto per il suo approccio sistematico e analitico all'interpretazione dei testi sacri, contribuendo alla conservazione e alla diffusione del Dharma. La sua erudizione rimane una pietra miliare per lo studio del buddismo Theravada, offrendo ai lettori profonde intuizioni sulla sua essenza.
The Visuddhimagga - here rendered Path of Purification systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha contained in the Pali Tipiṭaka. As the principal non-canonical authority of the Theraváda, it forms the hub of a complete and coherent method of exegesis of the Tipiṭaka, using the "Abhidhamma method" as it is called. It sets out detailed practical instructions for developing purification of mind.
This book is a collection of parables and stories from the Buddhist tradition, as rendered into English by the scholar Henry Thomas Rogers. Drawing on a variety of sources, including the Jataka tales and the Dhammapada, these stories illustrate key ethical and spiritual concepts in the Buddhist path. From the wise teachings of the Buddha to the misadventures of foolish monkeys and greedy merchants, this book offers a charming and insightful glimpse into one of the world's great religions.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literature by offering an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original. This commitment highlights the importance of cultural preservation in modern publishing.