The Udana Or The Solemn Utterances Of The Buddha

By Dawsonne Melancthon Strong

Book Overview

The Udana Or The Solemn Utterances Of The Buddha is a book written by Dawsonne Melancthon Strong. It is a collection of sermons and teachings of the Buddha, compiled in the Udana, which is one of the five collections of the Sutta Pitaka in the Pali Canon. The book contains 80 short discourses, each of which begins with a statement of occasion or circumstance that led to the Buddha's utterance. The teachings cover a wide range of topics, including morality, meditation, wisdom, and the nature of reality. The book also includes an introduction by the author, providing background information on the Udana and the Buddha's teachings. The Udana Or The Solemn Utterances Of The Buddha is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, and is often used as a reference for Buddhist scholars and practitioners.Translated From The Pali.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: 1425490891
• ISBN13: 9781425490898
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"