Maurice Walshe (1911–1998)
Forfatter af The Long Discourses of the Buddha
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Værker af Maurice Walshe
Medieval German literature: A survey 3 eksemplarer
A concise German etymological dictionary : with a supplement on the etymology of some Middle High German words extinct… 2 eksemplarer
Samyutta Nikaya: An Anthology: Part III: The Wheel Publication No. 318/319/320/321 (1985) 2 eksemplarer
Russian for the services,: By M. O'C. Walshe 1 eksemplar
Medieval German literature : a survey 1 eksemplar
Contemplations: Essays 1 eksemplar
Thus Have I Heard 1 eksemplar
Contemplations 1 eksemplar
A concise Russian course 1 eksemplar
Long Discourses of the Buddha 1 eksemplar
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- Kanonisk navn
- Walshe, Maurice
- Juridisk navn
- Walshe, Maurice O'Connell
- Andre navne
- Walshe, Maurice O'C
- Fødselsdato
- 1911
- Dødsdag
- 1998-04-18
- Køn
- male
- Nationalitet
- England
UK - Fødested
- London, England, UK
- Uddannelse
- University of London
University of Vienna
University of Berlin
University of Freiburg - Erhverv
- Deputy Director, Institute of Buddhist Studies, London
translator - Organisationer
- Institute of Buddhist Studies, London
English Sangha Trust
Buddhist Society
Medlemmer
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- Værker
- 20
- Medlemmer
- 517
- Popularitet
- #48,026
- Vurdering
- 4.4
- Anmeldelser
- 6
- ISBN
- 11
These suttas reveal the gentleness, compassion, power, and penetrating wisdom of the Buddha. Included are teachings on mindfulness (Mahasatipatthana Sutta); on morality, concentration, and wisdom (Subha Sutta); on dependent origination (Mahanidrana Sutta); on the roots and causes of wrong views (Brahmajala Sutta); and a long description of the Buddha's last days and passing away (Mahaparinibbana Sutta); along with a wealth of practical advice and insight for all those travelling along the spiritual path.
Venerable Sumedho Thera writes in his foreword: "[These suttas] are not meant to be 'sacred scriptures' that tell us what to believe. One should read them, listen to them, think about them, contemplate them, and investigate the present reality, the present experience, with them. Then, and only then, can one insightfully know the truth beyond words."
Introduced with a vivid account of the Buddha's life and times and a short survey of his teachings, The Long Discourses of the Buddha brings us closer in every way to the wise and compassionate presence of Gotama Buddha and his path of truth.… (mere)