num_pages: 151
description: A classic introductory book to Buddhism, What the Buddha Taught contains a selection of illustrative texts from the original Pali texts, including the Suttas &amp; the Dhammapada. The author, himself a Buddhist monk &amp; scholar, removes a number of common misconceptions about Buddhism, &amp; provides a comprehensive, compact, lucid &amp; faithful account of the Buddha’s teachings that persistently enjoys great popularity in colleges, universities &amp; theological schools both here &amp; abroad. “For years," says the Journal of the Buddhist Society, "the newcomer to Buddhism has lacked a simple &amp; reliable introduction to the complexities of the subject. Dr Rahula’s What the Buddha Taught fills the need as only could be done by one having a firm grasp of the vast material to be sifted. It is a model of what a book should be that is addressed first of all to ‘the educated &amp; intelligent reader.' Authoritative &amp; clear, logical &amp; sober, this study is as comprehensive as it is masterly."
language: English
title: What Buddha Taught
titlecomplete: What Buddha Taught
genres: History, Self Help, Philosophy, Religion, Buddhism, India, Spirituality, Eastern Philosophy, Nonfiction, Zen
ratings_count: 11303
publisher: Buddist Cultural Centre