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In the Buddha's Words

An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

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In the Buddha's Words

By: Bhikkhu Bodhi - editor and translator
Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
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This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings - in his own words. The American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into 10 thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the listener toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.

In the Buddha's Words allows even listeners unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient, yet ever-vital path. Students and seekers alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable.

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Authentic Buddhist Teachings • Enlightening Wisdom • Valuable Spiritual Guidance • Clear Doctrinal Exposition • Great Poise
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I hope the author will keep using this narrator for any future audiobooks, easily the best quality and tone for these works

Narrator 10/10

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la cosa perfecta para escuchar mientras caminas. narrador fantástico. que es tan repetitivo no me molestó.

lo recomendaría

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I found this very easy to digest and put into my mind for contemplating the discourses.
It is an invaluable book which for myself I feel I have to listen too again and possibly again to keep digesting as my knowledge and practice grows.
Fantastic work by Bikkhu Bodhi.

I listened to this book after the 3 Joseph Goldstein Mindfulness volumes. Now I am leaning back towards purchasing a Stephen Batchelor book to further my studies. Or re listening too Rethinking the Dharma for a secular age. Complimented by a Bodhi college
4 noble truths course.



Engaging,thought provoking,great guide book.

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I enjoyed both the selection and narration. This is worth your time and money. Everything else is shit.

phenomenal and soothing

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Bhikkhu Bodhi's masterful comprehension and sculpting of the Pali Canon into this anthology combined with Fajer Al-Kaisi's calm and concentrated voice and tone reached me in a way I'd describe as nothing short of remarkable. This is one of my first go-to's when mindfulness lapses and I grow negligent and forgetful. Thank you both and all others who worked on this beautiful anthology. Thank you.

I lend ear to this

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Certainly! Here’s a review for the "Words of Buddha" book:The "Words of Buddha" is truly an enlightening and insightful read. It offers profound wisdom and practical steps towards achieving happiness and inner peace. Each passage is thought-provoking and deeply resonates with the core principles of Buddhism. Whether you are new to Buddhist teachings or looking to deepen your understanding, this book provides valuable guidance and inspiration. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to cultivate mindfulness and serenity in their daily life.

**Enlightening and Insightful**

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Very insightful passages to design your life by. This is a text that should be read/listened to more than one time. Also lends itself to very clear notes with practical exercises for beginning your spiritual journey during this experience.

Thank you for this text

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The book itself is fabulous. The only negative is that the reader did not take the time to learn how to pronounce so many of the Buddhist terms, place names, and names of characters Literally every couple of minutes there is a blooper that is jarring and marrs the experience. I still think it is worth buying and listening to. It is a shame that Audible does not hire readers knowledgeable in texts having idiomatic terminology. Again... it is still worth it. Fabulous author. Fabulous text.

Very good, but...

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This is a GREAT book for those who want to study Buddhism and for those who are familiar with Buddhism.
These teachings are another reminder of how logical, simple and non-threatening Buddhism is.
I followed the audio book with the printed version.
The book lead me to invest in the printed versions of the of the “ Discourses of the Buddha “, as well as the audio versions.
I guess, this attains to the value of the book.
The narrator, mr. Fajer Al-Kaisi is a pleasure to listen to for such a long book.
My thanks to all involved, JK.
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GREAT

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This book was a delight to listen to and has been of considerable help in clarifying my understanding of essential Buddhist doctrines. As someone who has spent fifty-odd years immersed in the challenges of translation (though only as a highly committed avocation, certainly not on a level that Bodhi is working at), I found myself repeatedly experiencing a sense of profound gratitude and admiration for the care clearly demonstrated by the author in seeking to render faithful translation AND in making the bases of his translation decisions accessible to his readers.

Perhaps the most important takeaway from listening to this work is the real importance of examining the Buddha's words through direct application of the teachings and the practices he outlines- a point capably elucidated by both the Buddha and his translator.

The only critique I found myself having with regard to the book occurred when Bodhi wandered outside his area of expertise to make pronouncements about the stances and practices of religions other than his own Buddhist practice- an apparent violation of his own insistence on uniting reading with practice.

It was disappointing to see this scholar abandon rigorous honesty and appropriate humility to indulge in straw man argumentation and sweeping generalizations about religions other than his own. For me, it was jarring to hear him committing a sadly common mistake that religionists of every stripe fall prey to-- comparing the best of one's doctrine and practice with the worst practices and sloppiest teachings of vast segments of society, as represented in their religious and philosophical expressions. This admittedly brief, though strategically significant effort to lift up the Buddha's teachings by smearing other religious stances really undermined, at least for me, confidence in Bodhi's understanding of his own tradition.

Perhaps I have romanticized the Buddha's humility and openness to dialogue, and Bodhi is only repeating the poor intellectual argumentation of his teacher. Somehow I don't think that is true. After all, no one is immune to the taints, nor can we all pronounce ourselves free of clinging to views that comfort us, except the Buddha, reportedly.

Luckily, we have the Buddha's words diligently rendered by the author. For that, people of every philosophical, ethical and religious viewpoint owe Bodhi a great debt of gratitude.

An Invaluable Gift to the World

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