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THE BUDDHA AND HIS TEACHINGS

A comprehensive and accessible guide to the life of the Buddha and his core teachings, this book serves both as a historical and doctrinal reference. Written by Ven. Narada Mahathera, it offers detailed insight into the Buddha-Dhamma based on the Pāli Canon and Ceylonese commentaries. First published in 1964 and widely distributed, this edition remains a foundational reading for students of Theravāda Buddhism. Printed for free distribution.

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Call Number

EN496-01-001

Publisher

Kuala Lumpur : Buddhist Missionary Society., 1988

Collation

xxvi, 524 p. ; 21 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

967-9920-44-5

Classification

294.3 NAR

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Edition

Fourth Edition (2532 BE = 1988 CE)

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A widely distributed introduction to the life and teachings of the Buddha, originally compiled by Ven. Narada Maha Thera and now printed under the auspices of the Buddha Educational Foundation, Taiwan. This volume offers a faithful and accessible summary of early Theravāda Buddhism, including the historical Buddha's life, the Dhamma, and core concepts such as karma, rebirth, meditation, and moral discipline. Written with clarity and purpose, the book is structured for both new and seasoned readers alike, and has become a foundational text in monastic education and Dharma outreach programs worldwide.

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This Dharma book is strictly for free distribution; it is not to be sold.

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