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The Buddha Smiles: Humor in the Pali Canon by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Buddha Smiles: Humor in the Pali Canon about?
An anyalysis of the style and function of humor in the Pali Canon along with translated passages from the Canon. Titlepage 2 Copyright 3 Introduction 4 1. Devas, Brahmās, & other non-human beings. 9 2. Sensuality 11 3. Palace life 13 4. Viewpoints opposed to the Dhamma 14 5. Human foibles 16 6. Psychic powers 17 7. The advantages of Dhamma practice 18 8. Dhamma strategies 18 9. Stories that make the Buddha smile 20 1 : Devas, Brahmās, & Other Non-human Beings 21 2 : Sensuality 33 3 : Palace Life 42 4 : Opposing Viewpoints 58 5 : Human Foibles 100 6 : Psychic Powers 122 7 : Advantages of Dhamma Practice 131 8 : Dhamma Strategies 145 9 : The Buddha Smiles 151 Glossary 155 Abbreviations 158 Buddhism,Pali Canon,Dhamma,Dharma
Who reads The Buddha Smiles: Humor in the Pali Canon?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu
- Publisher
- Metta Forest Monastery
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
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