{"product_id":"guide-to-tipitaka","title":"Guide To Tipitaka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOutline of the Tipitaka\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e U Ko Lay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Satguru Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170302193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTipitaka\u003c\/em\u003e is a monumental body of \u003cstrong\u003eCanonical Pali literature\u003c\/strong\u003e that enshrines the teachings of \u003cstrong\u003eGautama Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering the period from his \u003cstrong\u003eenlightenment to his parinibbana (final nirvana)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The text is divided into three main sections, known as the \u003cstrong\u003ePitakas\u003c\/strong\u003e, each addressing different aspects of Buddhist teachings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinaya Pitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e: This division contains the Buddha's instructions on the \u003cstrong\u003econduct and discipline\u003c\/strong\u003e for the bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns), focusing on both \u003cstrong\u003ebodily and verbal actions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It lays out the rules of discipline that ensure ethical behavior within the Buddhist monastic community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuttanta Pitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e: This section includes the \u003cstrong\u003egeneral discourses and sermons\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered by the Buddha, meant for both monastics and lay disciples. These teachings encompass a broad array of subjects and provide practical guidance on how to live in accordance with Buddhist principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbhidhamma Pitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e: The most \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophical\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eabstract\u003c\/strong\u003e division of the Tipitaka, this section explores the \u003cstrong\u003eultimate truths\u003c\/strong\u003e of existence, including the relationship between \u003cstrong\u003emind and matter\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a deeper, more analytical view of the Buddha's teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these three divisions make up the \u003cstrong\u003eTipitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Three Baskets\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book provides a \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive overview\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Tipitaka, offering a \u003cstrong\u003ebird's-eye view\u003c\/strong\u003e of the vast and intricate canonical landscape of the Buddha's teachings, as preserved in the Pali Canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTipitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e was systematically \u003cstrong\u003ecompiled and classified\u003c\/strong\u003e after the Buddha's passing to ensure that his teachings were preserved accurately. Since the teachings were initially passed down verbally, early disciples took great care to organize the teachings into manageable sections, making it easier to memorize and pass on. Over time, the teachings were divided into three major sections or \u003cstrong\u003ePitakas\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming the core of \u003cstrong\u003eTheravada Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuttanta Pitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e: This division covers the \u003cstrong\u003egeneral discourses\u003c\/strong\u003e that the Buddha gave, which address a wide range of topics and provide both \u003cstrong\u003eexhortations\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epractical guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinaya Pitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e: Here, the Buddha's \u003cstrong\u003edisciplinary rules\u003c\/strong\u003e for monks and nuns are discussed, offering a framework for ethical conduct in the monastic community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbhidhamma Pitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophical heart\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Tipitaka, this section delves into the deeper, more analytical aspects of the Buddha's teachings, such as the nature of \u003cstrong\u003emind\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ematter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eultimate truths\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metaphor of the \u003cstrong\u003e\"three baskets\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in the term \u003cem\u003eTipitaka\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the way these teachings were passed down over generations, not merely stored but handed from teacher to disciple, like \u003cstrong\u003ecarrying earth\u003c\/strong\u003e away from a construction site in baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to present an \u003cstrong\u003eoutline\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eTipitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the structure and significance of each of its components. It serves as an \u003cstrong\u003eintroductory guide\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone wishing to study the Pali Canon and gain a deeper understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOutline of the Tipitaka\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eU Ko Lay\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an essential entry point for those interested in exploring the core scriptures of \u003cstrong\u003eTheravada Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book synthesizes the \u003cstrong\u003evast content\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003ePali Canon\u003c\/strong\u003e into a more accessible format, offering readers a deeper understanding of how the Buddha's teachings are organized and presented in the Tipitaka, from ethical guidelines to profound philosophical discussions. This work is invaluable for both \u003cstrong\u003escholars\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e in their journey to study and understand the foundational texts of Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49979070710064,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170302193","price":425.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/shri-satguru-publications-book-default-title-guide-to-tipitaka-41372779184432.webp?v=1775966682","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/guide-to-tipitaka","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}