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This work started out as a revision of the 4th edition (1988) of The Buddha and His Teachings by Nārada Mahāthera (1898—1983). However, so many changes have been made and so much new material has been added that it has virtually become a new book. Indeed, it has more than doubled in size from the original. Consequently, the title has been changed to The Life and Teachings of the Buddha, according to the oldest texts, and Venerable Nārada Mahāthera is no longer listed as the author. In preparing this work, my objective has been to pass on existing spiritual truths rather than to create a new work ex nihilo. In so doing, I have intentionally sought out published material of exceptional value either to use as a foundation for new chapters or to incorporate into the chapters written by Nārada Mahāthera. These sources are listed in the footnotes and in the selections for further reading at the end of individual chapters. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive, reliable, clear, wellarranged guide to the life and teachings of the Buddha, as preserved in the Pāḷi scriptures of Theravādin Buddhism. These scriptures are the most authentic record of these teachings that have

Author

Allan R. Bomhard

Published

2012

Language

EN