Teachings of the Buddha: The Wisdom of the Dharma, from the Pali Canon to the Sutras

(Hardback, , Hc with Printed Onlay on Cloth W/Removable Band on Back Cover for Barcode ed.)

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Bringing together stories and insights from the Buddha's teachings and combining them with evocative imagery, this essential collection is the perfect inspiration for relaxation in hectic modern life.

Teachings of the Buddha reflects the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions, while concentrating in particular on the Pali canon, which contains the Dhammapada. Also included are extracts from the later Mahayana sutras, traditional Buddhist tales and fascinating koans (riddles) from Zen masters. Introductory passages of commentary illuminating key meanings. The book's ten chapters mirror stages of the Buddha's healing role, from diagnosis (starting with the chain of causation) to cure (ending with enlightenment).

Rooted in knowledge acquired thousands of years ago in the foothills of the Himalayas, the insights of the Buddha remain just as relevant today, because the issues we encounter in our search for true happiness are universal and timeless.

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Desmond Biddulph is the author of 1001 Pearls of Buddhist Wisdom and is now President of the Buddhist Society, founded in Britain in 1924. He lives in London with his wife and co-author, Darcy Flynn.

Darcy Flynn, a film producer, has been a student of Buddhism for many years.

John Cleare is an internationally renowned photographer specializing in mountains and landscapes.