The Fruit Of The Homeless Life: The Samannaphala Sutta (1917)

By Bhikkhu Silachara, Bhikkhu Silacara, Silachara Bhikkhu

Book Overview

The Fruit Of The Homeless Life: The Samannaphala Sutta (1917) is a book written by Silacara. It is a translation of the Samannaphala Sutta, which is a Buddhist scripture that outlines the benefits of living a homeless life as a monk. The book provides a detailed explanation of the sutta, including its historical context and its relevance to modern-day Buddhism. It also offers insights into the Buddhist philosophy of renunciation and the practice of meditation. The author, Silacara, was a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in Sri Lanka in the early 20th century. His translation of the Samannaphala Sutta is considered to be one of the most authoritative and comprehensive versions of the text. Overall, The Fruit Of The Homeless Life is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Buddhist teachings on renunciation, meditation, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104389738
• ISBN13: 9781104389734
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"