
Great Disciples of the Buddha
Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacies
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Narrated by:
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William Hope
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Nicolette McKenzie
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Ratnadhya
Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. They include monks who were very close to him throughout his life, including Sariputta and Mahamoggallana; his cousin and companion Ananda; his principal women disciples, including the nun Isidasi and his lay disciple, the courtesan Ambapali; and the serial killer Angulimala, whose character was transformed after meeting the Buddha.
Drawn from a wide range of authentic Pali sources, the material in these stories has never before been assembled in a single volume. Through these engaging tales - incorporating both historical material and myth - we meet all manner of human beings - rich, poor, male, female, young, old - whose unique stories are told with an eye to the details of ordinary human concerns.
When heard with careful attention, these stories can sharpen our understanding of the Buddhist path by allowing us to contemplate the living portraits of the people who fulfilled the early Buddhist ideals of human perfection. Other characters include the nuns Nanda and Visakha and the monks Anuruddha and Mahakaccana.
Great Disciples of the Buddha allows the listener to easily place each student in the larger picture of Buddha's life and provides a glimpse into the lives and personalities of those who lived, knew and followed the Buddha as he walked the paths of India 2,500 years ago, teaching wherever he went.
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So grateful for these teachings!
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I had started the book about a year ago, but did not get far into it and put it away for a later date.
Meanwhile I bought the physical book and listening and reading simultaneously worked well.
It definitely is a book I will refer to at intervals.
The narrators were excellent. An interesting note: the chapter:”Great Women Disciples of the Buddha”,
is narrated by a female.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND spending a credit on this very informative book.
My thanks to all involved, JK.
A MUST READ
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the new details i had not heard before.
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Save yourself some time…
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Great book on the life of many disciples as it has been passed down to us
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