The Art of Listening: A Guide to the Early Teachings of Buddhism

by Sarah Shaw

Book Overview

An accessible introduction to the teachings of the Buddha told through the oral tradition of the Dighanikaya--the preeminent text of the Pali canon.

The Dighanikaya, or Long Discourses of the Buddha, is one of the four major collections of teachings from the early period of Buddhism. The thirty-four suttas in the collection demonstrate remarkable breadth in both content and style, ranging from prescriptive ways to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611808855
• ISBN13: 9781611808858
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"