Essential Theravada And Mahayana Texts

This is the annotated edition including



* an annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids



This book contains essential texts that have been written or translated from the most important Theravada and Mahayana scriptures.



Contents:



Mahâ-Samaya-Sutta (Or Discourse Addressed To The Great Assembly)



The Legend Of Dipañkara Buddha



The Friendly Epistle Of Nâgârjuna

Preface.

Nâgârjuna's "Friendly Epistle."



The Niti Kyan

Introduction

Niti Kyan.



Vidhûra Jâtaka



Bhûridatta Jâtaka.

Chapter I. (Nâgara.)

Chapter II. (Uposatha.)

Chapter III. (Nagarapavesana.)

Chapter. IV. (Micchâditthikathâ.)

Chapter V. (The Bodhisat's Discourse)



Suva.N.Na Sâma Jâtaka



Temiya Jâtaka Vatthu

Chapter I.

Chapter II.



Khuddaka Pá.Tha

Notes.



Â.Tânâ.Tiya-Sutta



Sîgâlo-Vâda-Sutta