Texts in Context: Traditional Hermeneutics in South Asia

Book Details:

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1999

• ISBN: 9788170305507

• Pages: 528

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm

• Weight: 710 gm

About the Book:

The Burma Pitaka Association, founded in 1980 by U Nu, the former Prime Minister of Burma, aims to promote understanding of the Pali Pitaka texts through English translations in Theravada Buddhism. This book is an essential part of that mission, offering thorough translations of the Pitaka texts, focusing on the Suttanta Pitaka. The Suttanta is divided into five Nikayas (collections), each offering valuable discourses on various aspects of Buddhist philosophy.

The volume specifically addresses the Digha Nikaya, a collection of long discourses, and provides in-depth insights into the teachings of the Buddha. The text explores the profound concepts of the Buddhist tradition, including morality, sacrifice, knowledge, and asceticism. This translation effort was carried out by skilled translators under the supervision of an editorial board, ensuring that the original Pali texts retain their doctrinal integrity while making them accessible to a wider audience.

With commentary and supplementary explanations, this translation presents complex Buddhist ideas in a clear and comprehensive manner. The editorial committee, with expert guidance from eminent Dhamma Consultants, meticulously edited the translations to ensure that readers fully comprehend the philosophical depth and significance of the teachings.

This book is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Theravada Buddhism and its rich textual tradition. By preserving the nuances of the original texts, it serves as both a scholarly reference and a beginner-friendly guide to the core principles of Buddhist thought.