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Рахула Валпола. Чему учил Будда. New York. Grove Press. 1974 (1959). - 185 с. На английском языке. (Отсканированный PDF) Dr Rahula bases his teachings on the Pali scriptures and Southern Buddhist Therevada teachings which academics agree are as close as we can get to the teaching of the historical Buddha, Siddhattha Gautama. The book covering the basic elements of Theravada Buddhism through to application in everyday life. Walpola Rahula is a learned Buddhist whose lifelong devotion and studies show clearly in his writing. While the concepts are simple, re-reading the first few chapters was often necessary to fully understand the more fundemental tennents of Buddhist thought. And with every reading a new gem of insight was discovered. The final chapter was perhaps one of the most refreshing passages I have read in a long time, as the book beautifully illustrates the practical application of Buddhist thought in daily life. Most inspirational of all, the authors claim that these "Buddhist qualities" belong to neither Buddhist, nor any other faith. The lessons can be applied by all, regardless of faith or observation of ceremonies or sabaths. Perfect for beginners and Buddhist practi

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Author
Rahula Walpola.
Publisher
Grove Press : Distributed by Random House
Published
2007
Language
EN
ISBN
9780802198105
Category
history
Subjects
Religion, Fiction, History
Rating
4.19 / 5 (5,751 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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