The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga - Softcover

Buddhaghosa, Bhadantacariya

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1928706010 ISBN 13: 9781928706014

Publisher: BPS Pariyatti Editions, 2003

Synopsis

One of Buddhism’s foundational texts, the Visuddhimagga is a systematic examination and condensation of Buddhist doctrine and meditation technique. The various teachings of the Buddha found throughout the Pali canon are organized in a clear, comprehensive path leading to the final goal of nibbana, the state of complete purification. Originally composed in the fifth century, this new translation provides English speakers insights into this foundational text. In the course of this treatise full and detailed instructions are given on 40 subjects of meditation aimed at concentration, an elaborate account of Buddhist Abhidhamma philosophy, and explicit descriptions of the stages of insight culminating in final liberation. This replaces 9552400236.

About this title

About the Author:

Bhadantacariya Buddhaghosa composed the Visuddhimagga in the early part of the fifth century. Bhikkhu Ñanamoli was ordained as a monk in Sri Lanka, where he spent 11 years translating the texts of the Theravada Buddhism. He was the author of The Discourse on Right View, Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, and The Life of the Buddha.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: BPS Pariyatti Editions
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1928706010
• ISBN 13: 9781928706014
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 950