This thoughtfully translated and organized volume is the cornerstone of any Buddhist library. The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha is a companion to the equally essential The Connected Discou…
The birth and the early years -- The struggle for enlightenment -- After the enlightenment -- The spreading of the Dhamma -- The two chief disciples -- Anathapindika, the feeder of the poor --…
Composed entirely of texts from the Pali canon, this unique biography presents the oldest authentic record of the Buddha’s life and revolutionary philosophy. The ancient texts are rendered here i…