The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali CanonComposed 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 in a language marked by lucidity and dignity, and a framework of narrators and voices connect the canonical texts. Vivid recollections of his personal attendant Ananda and other disciples bring the reader into the Buddha's presence, where his example offers profound inspiration and guidance on the path to freedom. |
Contents
The Struggle for Enlightenment | 10 |
After the Enlightenment | 30 |
The End of the First Twenty Years | 120 |
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accomplished and fully addressed the bhikkhus affected by clinging aggregates affected Ajātasattu alms almsfood Anathapindika Angulimāla Anuruddha Arahant arising asked attain final Nibbāna bhikkhu abides contemplating bhikkhunis Bimbisāra birth Bodhisatta bowl and outer Brahmā Buddha cessation of suffering consciousness craving deities Devadatta Dhamma and Discipline direct knowledge disciples Elder enlightenment factor feeling five aggregates four Four Noble Truths fully enlightened gone heard impermanent Jeta's Grove Kassapa King Pasenadi Kosala Kusinārā let the Blessed Licchavis living Lord lust Mallians Māra Master Gotama meditation mental objects Moggallāna monk Gotama monk or brahman monks and brahmans Nālandā name-and-form NARRATOR Noble Eightfold Path noble truth outer robe pain Pasenadi path paying homage Perfect One's Rāhula rains Rājagaha right view Sakyan Sangha of bhikkhus Sāriputta Sāvatthi seat made ready sensual desires Sutta taints things thought told understanding Vajjians venerable Ananda replied Vesāli wanderer Wheel of Righteousness