Greetings all,
I was wondering where I can obtain an affordable and reliable English translation of the Visuddhimagga? I looked on Pariyatti under the PTS section, but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.
Visuddhimagga Copy?
Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Hi,
You probably want Ven Nanamoli's translation from BPS (not PTS, their translation is very old):
http://www.bps.lk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(However, I can't connect to that web site right now).
Here it is at other places:
http://www.amazon.com/Purification-Vipa ... 1928706010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781 ... rification" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, Nyanatusita from BPS posted here last year to say that there would be a new printing soon.
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... =20#p32156" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mike
You probably want Ven Nanamoli's translation from BPS (not PTS, their translation is very old):
http://www.bps.lk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(However, I can't connect to that web site right now).
Here it is at other places:
http://www.amazon.com/Purification-Vipa ... 1928706010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781 ... rification" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, Nyanatusita from BPS posted here last year to say that there would be a new printing soon.
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... =20#p32156" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mike
Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
There are free pdf copies floating around the web.
My hardcover was published by Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre, reprinted and donated for free distribution by the Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation, and cost me $40 at a used book store.
abebooks.com sellers have had it.
You'd think the old masterpieces would also be in libraries, but normally they aren't.
My hardcover was published by Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre, reprinted and donated for free distribution by the Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation, and cost me $40 at a used book store.
abebooks.com sellers have had it.
You'd think the old masterpieces would also be in libraries, but normally they aren't.
Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Yes, see the comments by BPS about the various copies here:lojong1 wrote:There are free pdf copies floating around the web.
My hardcover was published by Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre, reprinted and donated for free distribution by the Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation, and cost me $40 at a used book store.
abebooks.com sellers have had it.
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... =20#p32156" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
$40 sounds expensive, expecially for a free printing... My BPS version that I bought new would have been less than that, I think...
Here it is 21 UK pounds, shipped to most places:
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781 ... rification" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mike
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Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Thanks guys. I didn't know BPS had a translation. I was only familiar with the PTS one. I'll have a look at the links.
With mettā,
TG
TG
Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Check here:
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
"Transcription Update: According to the BPS, Ñanamoli's "Path of Purification" (a translation of Buddhaghosa's "Visuddhimagga"), which was transcribed by ATI volunteers in 2005-2007, should be ready for free distribution on ATI in "a few months". Stay tuned!"
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Wow that's excellent! Thanks for posting!mettafuture wrote:"Transcription Update: According to the BPS, Ñanamoli's "Path of Purification" (a translation of Buddhaghosa's "Visuddhimagga"), which was transcribed by ATI volunteers in 2005-2007, should be ready for free distribution on ATI in "a few months". Stay tuned!"
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Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.
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Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Hmm, Many of these are much more expensive than a new copy...bodom wrote: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Good to hear that this is coming along. It will be great to have a searchable copy..mettafuture wrote:"Transcription Update: According to the BPS, Ñanamoli's "Path of Purification" (a translation of Buddhaghosa's "Visuddhimagga"), which was transcribed by ATI volunteers in 2005-2007, should be ready for free distribution on ATI in "a few months". Stay tuned!"
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Mike
Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Pariyatti, BPS North American retailer has them for $59.95, $35 more than the lowest priced copy at ABE Books. Considering I paid the full $60 for my copy from Pariyatti, I find the $25 price tag to be a deal!mikenz66 wrote:Hmm, Many of these are much more expensive than a new copy...bodom wrote: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.
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Re: Visuddhimagga Copy?
Really? as I said above, Amazon's price was about $30 and TheBookDepository about 20 pounds...
I think I probably paid about 35 USD in a Hong Kong store...
Mike
I think I probably paid about 35 USD in a Hong Kong store...
Mike