
Pāli Canon (Tripiṭaka)in Ubosot of Wat Kungtaphao Location: Wat Khung Taphao Ban Khung Taphao, Khung Taphao subdistrict, Mueang Uttaradit, Uttaradit Province, Thailand. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“Buddhism in a Nutshell” by Narada Mahathera
Buddhism in a Nutshell first appeared in 1933. Since then several editions were published by various philanthropic gentlemen for free distribution.
For a fuller exposition of the subjects dealt with here, readers are kindly requested to read the revised and enlarged edition of The Buddha and His Teachings published in 1980.
Permission may freely be obtained to reprint or to translate this book.
— Narada
Vajirarama
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
7th May 1982.
The Classic, from the “Classic Website:” AccessToInsight.Org The Pali Canon Authority, Tipitaka, Dhamma, Triple Gems, Classical Buddhism, Theravada, a Summary of the Buddha’s Teachings, Summary of the , Summary of the Dharma.
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If you’re not familiar with the Website http://www.AccessToInsight.Org well… you should be! ![]()
The Pali Canon is as close as we get to knowing the actual words of the historical Buddha, it is also known as “The Tipitaka” (“The Three Baskets” in Pali, refers to hpw the original Dhamma was written on Banana Leafs and carried n baskets.
How Many Baskets, you Ask?
Why there were THREE of them, of course!
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Hey, thanks for the link. Access to Insight is quite a resource – thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, thank you! 🙏🙏
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