What the Buddha Taught
Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada
by:
Walpola Rahula
in:
Buddhism
Summary:
The book provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhist doctrine, exploring concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the nature of enlightenment. It includes translations of selected texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada to illustrate the teachings and practices of Buddhism.
Key points:
1. The Four Noble Truths: Buddha's core teaching about life's inherent suffering, its cause (desire), its end, and the path to end it - the Noble Eightfold Path.
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