What the Buddha Taught: Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada
Walpola Rahula's What the Buddha Taught, in its revised and expanded edition, presents the essential doctrines of Buddhism through selected texts from the Suttas and Dhammapada. It elucidates the Buddha's teachings on suffering, impermanence, and the path to enlightenment, offering profound guidance for spiritual practice and philosophical understanding in an accessible format.
About This Book
This revised and expanded edition of What the Buddha Taught offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism as presented by Walpola Rahula.
The book draws directly from ancient sources, including key passages from the Suttas and verses from the Dhammapada, to illustrate the Buddha's original doctrines.
Readers gain an understanding of core concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the nature of suffering and liberation.
Rahula's accessible explanations make these timeless teachings relevant for modern seekers exploring mindfulness and ethical living.
Ideal for beginners and those deepening their study, this edition enhances the classic text with additional material for a fuller appreciation of Buddhist wisdom.
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