We explored suttas originally written in pali from the theravada buddhist tradition. The sutta nipata is a buddhist scripture, a sutta collection in the khuddaka nikaya, part of the. Two chapters of the suttanip ta are mentioned by name in other pali canonical texts, and the commentary upon them is also included in. Commentary on brahmajala sutta, abr tr bodhi in the allembracing net of views, bps, kandy, 1978. The pali canon, as it has come down to us, is divided into three pitakas or baskets, viz. Max muller the suttanipata translated from the pali by v. An ancient collection of the buddhas discourses together with its commentaries the teachings of the buddha 9781614294290. The main commentary, the paramatthajotika, relates the background story to each sutta and explains each verse in detail. Volume 84 of pali text society volume 1 of suttanipata commentary, being paramatthajotika ii, helmer smith.
Jul 16, 2016 search found 34 books and stories containing sutta nipata, suttanipata. The major commentaries were based on earlier ones, now lost, in prakrit and sinhala, which were written down at the same time as the canon, in the last century bce. One of the books, generally the fifth, of the khuddaka nikaya it consists of five vaggas uraga, cula, maha, atthaka and parayana the first four consisting of fifty four short lyrics, while the fifth contains sixteen suttas. While the uraga, maha, cula and atthaka vaggas consist each of a collection of independent and unconnected poems sometimes interspersed with prose called suttas, the parayana aims at a dramatic synthesis. Sep 26, 2017 the commentary, the paramatthajotika, relates the background story to each sutta and explains each verse in detail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the commentary on this sutta, buddhaghosa traced the source of every stanza wherein the single horn of rhinoceros is found repeatedly recorded to emphasise the allegory signifying the seclusion, the life of solitude to be led by a bhikkhu for his escape from the misery of the rounds of repeated rebirths. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles. The way things really are book iv of the suttanipita. It is a rich source of texts offering guidance to lay buddhists and also abounds in suttas that extol the contemplative ideals of early buddhism.
An ancient collection of the buddhas discourses together with its commentaries. While many of these have been treasured and memorized by devout buddhists around the world for centuries. Max mullerwas the first professor of comparative philology at oxford university, and an orientalist who lived and studied in britain for most of his life. Basket of discourse extensive body of texts constituting the basic doctrinal section of the buddhist canonproperly speaking, the canon of the socalled hinayana lesser vehicle doctrinal schools, including the theravada way of the elders form of buddhism predominant in. The khuddaka nikaya, or collection of little texts pali khudda smaller. Oct 05, 2019 this sutta nipata commentary, known as the paramatthajotika, in two volumes, as published by the buddha sasana council, rangoon, in the union of burma, constitutes the first two books of the second assignment of six books made to me by the ahakatha translation project of burma in the wake of my having successfully made my gift of the.
The commentary, the paramatthajotika, relates the background story to each sutta and explains each verse in detail. He was one of the founders of the western academic field of indian studies and the discipline of comparative religion. If you know of other ancient or modern sutta commentaries that are readily available, please email me the info at please include the sutta number, both pali name and english name if available, the name of the commentary and if possible, a link to the commentary if it is online, otherwise a link to a place. Suttanipata commentary, being paramatthajotika ii, 2 volume 81. A commentary exists on the sutta nipata, written by buddhaghosa, and called the paramatthajotika q. The suttanipata, or group of discourses is a collection of discourses ascribed to the buddha that includes some of the most popular suttas of the pali canon, among them the discourse on lovingkindness sutta. Commentary on maha nidana sutta, abr tr bodhi in the great discourse on causation, bps, kandy, 1984. Public domain books belong to the public and we are merely their custodians.
This book, traditionally ascribed to sariputta, is a series of commentaries on sections of the sutta nipata. Fausboll oxford, the clarendon press 1881 scanned, proofread, and formatted by christopher m. Ahakatha pali for explanation, commentary refers to palilanguage theravadin buddhist commentaries to the canonical theravadin tipitaka. This is an excellent rendering of the sutta nipata, one of the most profound texts from the theravada tipitika, and more specifically, the sutta pitaka. Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Along with dhammapadda, satthipattana sutta,metta sutta and the udana, many consider sutta nipata to represent the peak teachings within early buddhism. Aug 04, 2008 the suttanipata contains some of the oldest discourses in the pali canon.
If you know of other ancient or modern sutta commentaries that are readily available, please email me the info at please include the sutta number, both pali name and english name if available, the name of the commentary and if possible, a link to the commentary if it is on line, otherwise a link to a place. The suttanipata the sutta collection is the fifth book of the khuddaka. These commentaries give the traditional interpretations of the scriptures. The suttanipata is one of the earliest texts of the pali cannon, coming from the same period as the dhammapada, before the monastic tradition was strong. The suttas are primarily in verse, though several are in mixed prose and verse. Celebrated translator bhikkhu bodhi illuminates this text and its classical commentaries with elegant renderings and authoritative annotations. The dhammapada and sutta nipata, by max muller and max fausboll, 1881, full text etext at sacredtexts. In bhikkhu bhodis lectures on the sutta nipata, he assigned this text, but was forced to retranslate words in just about every single line because the translator had failed to accurately render the intent of the pali text. The dighabhanakas included the sutta nipata in the abhidhamma pitaka da. The group of discourses suttanipata shop for books. From the jacket buddhas teachings contains a metrical english rendering of an important buddhist work in pali named suttanipata with the original text in romanized version on the opposite page.
The suttanipata in the teachings of the buddha series for several years, i participated in a sutta study class under the guidance of an experienced, insightful teacher. The way things really are is translation of book iv of the suttanipata by lesley fowler lebkowicz, tamara ditrich and primoz pecenko. This sutta nipata commentary, known as the paramatthajotika, in two volumes, as published by the buddha sasana council, rangoon, in the union of burma, constitutes the first two books of the second assignment of six books made to me by the ahakatha translation project of burma in the wake of my having successfully made my gift of the. The volume includes numerous excerpts from the niddesa, an ancient commentary already included in the pali canon, which offers detailed expositions of each verse in the atthakavagga, the parayanavagga, and the rhinoceros horn sutta. It is one of the books most quoted in other buddhist writings, and it serves as important source of information on. The dhammapada title page contents introduction chapter i. The sutta nipata the sutta collection, the fifth book of the khuddaka nikaya. The first part, the mahaniddesa, is a commentary on the atthakavagga. Collection of discourses, one of the earliest books of the pali canon where it appears in the late khuddaka nikaya short collection of the sutta pi. These volumes of the sacred books of the east series include translations of all the most important works of the seven nonchristian religions that have exercised a profound influence on the civilisations of. These volumes of the sacred books of the east series include translations of all the most important works of the seven nonchristian religions that have exercised a profound influence on the civilisations of the continent of asia. An ancient collection of buddhas discourses teachings of the buddha by bhikkhu bodhi isbn. This compilation will be an on going project your help will be much appreciated.
This commentary is traditionally attributed to sariputra, and its presence in the canon is regarded as evidence of the relatively early composition of the sutta nipata. This landmark volume in the teachings of the buddha series translates the suttanipata, a text that matches the dhammapada in its concise power and its centrality to the buddhist tradition. An ancient collection of the buddhas discourses together with its commentaries hardcover sep 26 2017 by bhikkhu bodhi author 4. The translation in this book is indeed smoothly readable, but what are you reading.
You can also click to the full overview containing english textual excerpts. Suttanipata commentary association for insight meditation. The following are links to sutta texts available for ebook platforms such as the kindle, nook, and sony reader. Jul 11, 2019 the following are links to sutta texts available for ebook platforms such as the kindle, nook, and sony reader.
The suttanipata contains some of the oldest discourses in the pali canon. Nevertheless, this work is expensive, so in order to keep providing this resource, we have taken steps to. Of the five vaggas or books of the present sutta nipata the fifth stands out from it fellows by reason of its purposeful unity. Pali commentarys suggestions as these do not make much sense.
It was created by people as they practised and refers to the wise one, rather than to monks or nuns. A commentary on the suttanipata, written by buddhaghosa. The suttanipata by bhikkhu bodhi, 9781614294290, available at book. The fifth text of the khuddakanik ya of the suttapitaka, consisting mainly of verses, apparently compiled from a number of sources. The sutta nipata is the fifth book of the khuddaka nikaya of the. The suttanipata is one of the earliest texts of the pali canon, coming from the same period as the dhammapada, before the monastic tradition was strong. Commentary on samannaphala sutta, abr tr bodhi in the discourse on the fruits of recluseship, bps, kandy, 1989.
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