Bhadantācariya Buddhaghoṣa was een 5e-eeuwse Indiase Theravada boeddhistische geleerde en commentator. Zijn werken richten zich op een diep begrip van boeddhistische leringen en de praktische toepassing ervan. Buddhaghoṣa staat bekend om zijn systematische en analytische benadering van het interpreteren van heilige teksten, wat bijdroeg aan het behoud en de verspreiding van de Dharma. Zijn geleerdheid blijft een hoeksteen voor de studie van het Theravada-boeddhisme en biedt lezers diepgaande inzichten in de essentie ervan.
The Visuddhimagga - here rendered Path of Purification systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha contained in the Pali Tipiṭaka. As the principal non-canonical authority of the Theraváda, it forms the hub of a complete and coherent method of exegesis of the Tipiṭaka, using the "Abhidhamma method" as it is called. It sets out detailed practical instructions for developing purification of mind.
This book is a collection of parables and stories from the Buddhist tradition, as rendered into English by the scholar Henry Thomas Rogers. Drawing on a variety of sources, including the Jataka tales and the Dhammapada, these stories illustrate key ethical and spiritual concepts in the Buddhist path. From the wise teachings of the Buddha to the misadventures of foolish monkeys and greedy merchants, this book offers a charming and insightful glimpse into one of the world's great religions.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literature by offering an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original. This commitment highlights the importance of cultural preservation in modern publishing.