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Visuddhimagga Copy?

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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.
With mettā,

TG
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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;

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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.
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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.
Yes, see the comments by BPS about the various copies here:
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;

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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
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Check here:

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:anjali:
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"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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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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Wow that's excellent! Thanks for posting!

:anjali:
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.

- BB
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bodom wrote: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hmm, Many of these are much more expensive than a new 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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Good to hear that this is coming along. It will be great to have a searchable copy..

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mikenz66 wrote:
bodom wrote: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... a&x=72&y=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hmm, Many of these are much more expensive than a new 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!

:anjali:
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.

- BB
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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
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