| Translator |
Neumann, Karl Eugen, 1865-1915 |
| Title |
Die Reden Gotamo Buddhos. Mittlere Sammlung, dritter Band
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Die Reden Gotamo Buddhos. Mittlere Sammlung, dritter Band" by Karl Eugen Neumann is a translation of Buddhist discourses, specifically from the Pāli Canon, written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the teachings and philosophies attributed to Buddha Gotama, aiming to convey the essence of his teachings to a broader audience. The text likely explores various themes around ethics, meditation, and the nature of suffering and enlightenment. The opening of the collection sets the stage for the philosophical discourse by introducing the context in which the Buddha speaks to his monks. It begins with a preface that outlines the significance of the text and its compilation, emphasizing the depth and complexity of the teachings. In the initial sermon, the Buddha engages with the monks about concepts of suffering, predetermination, and the nature of feelings. He uses analogies to clarify his teachings, discussing the distinction between experiencing suffering as a consequence of actions and the means to navigate through that suffering toward enlightenment. The tone is instructional, reflecting the Buddha's patient guidance as he addresses common misconceptions held by the ascetics of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
BQ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Buddhism
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| Subject |
Buddhism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49044 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 25, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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