A LIBRARIAN’S ORIENTATION
What this book explores
A thematic anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon with introductions by a major Theravada translator.
EDITORIAL NOTE
Why it’s in the Library
It lets travelers encounter foundational Buddhist teachings beyond quotation and popular summary. The structure provides enough orientation for serious study while keeping the discourses themselves central.
Good starting place if…
You want a substantial, well-organized entrance to discourses from the Pali Canon with guidance from a respected Theravada scholar-monk.
Know before you begin…
Bhikkhu Bodhi selects and organizes texts thematically, so the anthology is both primary source and editorial interpretation. It represents Theravada canonical teaching and does not stand for every Buddhist school.