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Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: An Anthology of Suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya (Sacred Literature Series)

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Manufacturer: AltaMira Press

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 200
EAN: 9780742504059
ISBN: 0742504050
Label: AltaMira Press
Manufacturer: AltaMira Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 344
Publication Date: 2000-06-25
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Studio: AltaMira Press

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This book brings together teachings ranging from basic ethical observances recommended to the busy man or woman of the world, to the more rigorous instructions on mental training perscribed for monks and nuns.

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Summary: Good reference
Comment: Good reference. Well written, translated. The only slight negative is that it does not include all the suttas from the Numerical Discourses.

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Summary: Numerical Discourses of the Buddha
Comment: I have found the Numerical Discourses of the Buddha very helpful.
It has the advantage of being in one volume over the Anguttara Nikaya's five volumes. The translation is in some ways an improvement over the older PTS version but I did find at least one sutta that had lost something in this translation. I am referring to VI, 44, which in this anthology is no. 123. The Anguttara Nikaya VI, 44 contained the words: .."he digs a pit for
himself who measures the measure of persons." In this anthology
these words are not used or anything resembling that analogy.

Another sutta that is in the Anguttara Nikaya was either not included or if it was included it didn't mention an analogy that
the Buddha used regarding the worth of becoming. The words of the Buddha in that sutta were quite shocking and memorable having to do with excrement on the tip of a fingernail. The Buddha said that becoming is not even worth this much.

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Summary: a gem
Comment: Excellent selection with a wonderful introduction. Words of wisdom that express some of the key ideas of the Master with a focus on advice for lay people and those who are undergoing the Training. A good primer for those who are preparing to tackle the major nikayas such as the Digha, Majjhima and Samyutta.

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Summary: Numerical Discourses of the Buddha
Comment: This book is very good for all who want to know how to be a perfected one. There are many methods to practice and you can use them for your life. To me, I think it's great discourse.

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