Ten Suttas from Digha Nikaya-Long Discouses of the Buddha
Min, U. Myo & Lay, U. Ko
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Book ID : 6379
ISBN-10 : 81-7030-605-1 / 8170306051
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7030-605-4 / 9788170306054
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
1999
Edition : (First Indian Edition)
Language : English
xxiv, 504p., App., Index, (Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica Series No. 197)
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Contents of Each Sutta 2. Silakkhandha Vagga 3. Brahmajala Sutta 4. Samannaphala Sutta 5. Potthapada Sutta 6. Maha Vagga 7. Mahanidana Sutta 8. Mahaparinibbhana Sutta 9. Mahasatipatthana Sutta 10. Pathika Vagga 11. Cakkavatti Sutta 12. Sampasadaniya Sutta 13. Pasadika Sutta 14. Singala Sutta
DESCRIPTION
The Digha Nikaya or collection of the long discourses of the Buddha has three compilations, which are known as Silakkhanda Vagga or division of discourse on morality (containing thirteen suttas or discourses), the Maha Vagga or large division (containing ten suttas) and the Pathika Vagga or the Pathika division (containing eleven suttas). The ten suttas translated in this book are Brahmjala, Samannaphala, Potthapada, Mahanidana, Mahaparinibbana, Mahasatipatthana Cakkavatti, Sampasadaniya, Pasadika and Singala. These are significant suttas explaining Buddhist doctrinal viewpoints and Ethical system as well as throwing light on social, cultural, Religious and Political conditions of Ancient India during the time of the Buddha. This translation is based on commentarial tradition. Atthakatha and Tika were constantly referred to as and when need arose during the course of translation..., The book contains useful footnotes on Buddhist terms and Index.
