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Sutta Nipata

By: K. R. Norman - translator
Narrated by: Jinananda
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Summary

It is widely accepted that the Sutta Nipata contains the earliest recorded version of the Buddha's teaching. It is an anthology of poetry and prose - 70 titled suttas of varied instruction and temperament arranged in five chapters.

At the start are two of its most famous suttas: The Snake, in which the actions of the practising bhikkhu approaching liberation is likened to a snake that 'leaves its old, worn-out skin'; and The Rhinoceros Horn, which expounds the virtue of solitude for those with serious spiritual intent. But this anthology is full of character and characters: the Buddha condemns caste (which still blights Indian society); he engages with a varied host of questioners, from householders and brahmins to spiritual seekers, clarifying their confusions and exhorting them to pursue a path of wisdom and compassion.

Uncompromising and ancient in tone, it offers a flavour of the very early days of the Buddha's teaching and the India of his time. K. R. Norman's authoritative translation ensures clarity and immediacy of comprehension.

©1984 The Pali Text Society (P)2015 Ukemi Productions Ltd
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Khuddaka nikaya

Why are you splitting the Khuddaka Nikaya into so many books? Pls make it 1 book. Also woul be great if you can name the chapters.

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Highly recommended for Dharma seeker and the like, KR Norman's transition is first class and can be relied upon to be accurate.






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