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Synopsis
Conversations with the Buddha originated in a series of talks given at the Buddha Center in 2014-2015 by Tseten Thokmey, the Buddhist name of Alexander Duncan. This book examines the 34 suttas of the Digha Nikaya, the first book of the Sutta Pitaka, comprising the oldest extant introduction to the teachings of Siddattha Gotama the Buddha. Unlike sectarian exegetes, who preselect passages to support their particular theories, Thokmey excludes nothing, collating all relevant texts in order to arrive at a comprehensive evaluation of the whole dharma from a non-sectarian, universalist perspective. Second edition includes eight suttas of the Majjhima Nikaya as a supplement, for a total of 42 dharma talks. "Like hearing the Buddha speak." This is a corrected and revised second edition. Also available in cloth.
Synopsis
Join Alexander Duncan on a journey through the teachings of the Buddha in Conversations with the Buddha. This book originated from a series of talks given at the Buddha Center in 2014-2015, and it examines the 34 suttas of the Digha Nikaya, the oldest introduction to the teachings of Siddattha Gotama the Buddha. In contrast to sectarian exegetes who preselect passages to support their theories, Duncan takes a non-sectarian, universalist approach, collating all relevant texts to arrive at a comprehensive evaluation of the whole dharma. This second edition includes eight suttas from the Majjhima Nikaya as a supplement, for a total of 42 dharma talks. "Like hearing the Buddha speak," these conversations offer a fresh perspective on early Buddhist teachings, and they provide a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this ancient religion. So, join Alexander Duncan on a journey through the heart of Buddhist thought, and discover the richness and depth of the Buddha's teachings.
Synopsis
This book originated from talks given at the Buddha Center in 2014 and 2015. It examines the 34 suttas of the Digha Nikaya, the oldest introduction to the teachings of Siddattha Gotama. Duncan takes a non-sectarian, universalist approach, collating all relevant texts to arrive at a comprehensive evaluation of the whole dharma. This second edition includes suttas from the Majjhima Nikaya as a supplement, for a total of 42 dharma talks. These conversations offer a fresh perspective on early Buddhist teachings, and they provide a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this ancient religion. Join Alexander Duncan on a journey through the heart of Buddhist thought, and discover the richness and depth of the dharma.