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In the Buddha's Words
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In the Buddha's Words

An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)

by Bhikkhu Bodhi

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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Buddhism, Most Recommended Books, and Spirituality.

The works of the Buddha can feel vast, and it is sometimes difficult for even longtime students to know where to look, especially since the Buddha never explicitly defined the framework behind his teachings. Designed to provide just such a framework, In the Buddha's Words is an anthology of the Buddha's works that has been specifically compiled by ...

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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Buddhism, Most Recommended Books, and Spirituality.

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Soft-spoken, heavily illustrated fable built from short dialogues and watercolor sketches. Each spread pairs a spare line of text with a loose drawing, so the pleasure is visual and aphoristic rather than narrative; readers collect felt-true sentences more than plot. Most useful when you want quick consolations, a prompt for conversation with a child, or a pause during a rough day. Limiting if you want sustained argument, concrete advice, or tightly plotted storytelling: the repetition of gentleness can feel sentimental or thin after a while.

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