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The life of the Buddha : according to the Pali Canon by translation from the Pali, selection of material and arrangement by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.
What is The life of the Buddha : according to the Pali Canon about?
Composed entirely of texts from the Pali canon, this unique biography presents the oldest authentic record of the Buddha's life and revolutionary philosophy. The ancient texts are rendered here in a language marked by lucidity and dignity. A framework of narrators and voices connect the canonical texts. Vivid recollections of his personal attendant Ananda and other disciples bring the reader into the Buddha's presence, where his example offers profound inspiration and guidance on the path to freedom. <p><br> <b>About the Author:</b><br> <b>Bhikkhu Ñanamoli</b> was ordained as a monk in Sri Lanka, where he spent 11 years living in a monastery and translating the texts of Theravada Buddhism into English. He is the author of <i>The Discourse on Right View</i>, <i>Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha</i>, and <i>The Path of Purification</i>.</p>
Who reads The life of the Buddha : according to the Pali Canon?
It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.
Common subject areas: religion, theology.
- Author
- translation from the Pali, selection of material and arrangement by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli
- Publisher
- Seattle: BPS Pariyatti Editions
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781928706120
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Buddhism, Fiction, Memoir
- Rating
- 4.17 / 5 (130 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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