Early Buddhist Discourses - Softcover

John J. Holder

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0872207927 ISBN 13: 9780872207929

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, 2006

Synopsis

Twenty discourses from the Pali Canon--including those most essential to the study and teaching of early Buddhism--are provided in fresh translations, accompanied by introductions that highlight the main themes and set the ideas presented in the context of wider philosophical and religious issues. Taken together, these fascinating works give an account of Buddhist teachings directly from the earliest primary sources. In his General Introduction, John J. Holder discusses the structure and language of the Pali Canon--its importance within the Buddhist tradition and the historical context in which it developed--and gives an overview of the basic doctrines of early Buddhism.

About this title

Synopsis:

This anthology of discourses from the "Pali Canon" - the only student edition of such works available - provides an account of Buddhist teachings directly from the earliest primary sources. Seventeen discourses are provided, including those most essential to the study and teaching of early Buddhism. Substantial introductions to each discourse highlight the main themes and set the ideas presented in the context of wider philosophical and religious issues. The general Introduction discusses the structure and language of the "Pali Canon" - its importance within the Buddhist tradition, and the historical context in which it developed - and gives an overview of the basic doctrines of early Buddhism. Additional support materials include helpful footnotes, a select bibliography, and a glossary of key terms.

About the Author:

John J. Holder is Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. Norbert College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0872207927
• ISBN 13: 9780872207929
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240