Turning the Wheel of Truth

Name: Turning the Wheel of Truth
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ISBN: 9781590307649

Commentary on the Buddha's First Teaching

Ajahn Sucitto

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 August 2010

Buddhism

An accessible, illuminating introduction to the Buddha's essential teachings from a Western Buddhist monk.

Buddhist teachings like the eightfold path, the four noble truths, and karma pervade Buddhist literature-but how often do we read what the Buddha himself had to say about these topics? Here is an accessible look at the Buddha's First Discourse, which contains the foundation for all further Buddhist teaching.

Ajahn Sucitto offers a new translation of this revolutionary teaching, known as The Discourse That Sets Turning the Wheel of Truth. He then walks us through the text, offering engaging and practical point-by-point commentary that makes the Buddha's words come alive and reveals how the text's wisdom can inspire our own liberation.

By: Ajahn Sucitto
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 335g
ISBN: 9781590307649
ISBN 10: 159030764X
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 August 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ajahn Sucitto has been a Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest tradition since 1979, and has been teaching in the West since 1981. He is the abbot of Cittaviveka in England, the first Buddhist forest monastery established in the West. He is also the author of Rude Awakenings as well as several books for free distribution. For more information, see www.cittaviveka.org.

Reviews for Turning the Wheel of Truth: Commentary on the Buddha's First Teaching

Ajahn Sucitto takes one of the most essential of all Buddhist teachings and illuminates it with depth, perspective, and clarity. His teachings offer an immediate and straightforward vision of Dharma, like a lamp in the darkness. --Jack Kornfield, author of Teachings of the Buddha <br><br> An invaluable contribution to our understanding of the Buddha's teaching on the four noble truths. In a clear and thorough way, Ajahn Sucitto helps us study these teachings in the service of the liberating practice of understanding ourselves. --Larry Rosenberg, author of Breath by Breath