Ten Suttas from Digha Nikaya (Long Discourses of the Buddha)

Book Details:

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1999

• ISBN: 9788170306054

• Pages: 528

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm

• Weight: 710 gm

About the Book:

The Burma Pitaka Association was established in 1980 by U Nu, the former Prime Minister of Burma, with the goal of promoting a deeper understanding of the Theravada Buddhist texts through English translations. This book serves as an important contribution to that mission, offering translations of the Pitaka texts which are integral to the Vedic Buddhist tradition.

The Pitaka texts are divided into three parts: Vinaya (Rules of Discipline), Suttanta (Discourses), and Abhidhamma (Philosophical and Psychological Aspects). This collection includes detailed insights into the Suttanta Pitaka, which is divided into five distinct Nikayas (collections) containing discourses on various aspects of Buddhist teachings.

This volume focuses on the Digha Nikaya, the collection of long discourses. The text delves into the intricacies of Buddhist teachings as interpreted and accepted in Theravada Buddhism. Through meticulous editing and translation, the book provides valuable commentary and explanations to ensure the clarity of complex Buddhist concepts, making it accessible to both beginners and scholars.

The translation process, carried out with the guidance of experienced scholars, was a labor-intensive effort involving collaboration between translators, doctrinal consultants, and editorial committees. This rigorous approach ensures that the translations retain the meaning and significance of the original Pali texts, while providing readers with additional context through footnotes, explanations, and synopses within the text.

As part of an ongoing effort, the Burma Pitaka Association aims to continue translating the Pitaka texts and related commentaries, making them available to a global audience. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the core principles of Theravada Buddhism and its historical roots.