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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>

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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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