The Buddha's Teaching - Its Essential Meaning by R.G. de S. Wettimuny

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The Buddha's Teaching - Its Essential Meaning by R.G. de S. Wettimuny

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The Buddha’s Teaching
ITS ESSENTIAL MEANING
R.G. de S. Wettimuny


First published in May 1969
Second Edition, 2023

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https://its-essential-meaning.github.io/
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Thank you, Bhante.
Good to see you back in the forum.
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gavesako wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:39 pm
Thank you for sharing, Bhante. Do you have any information regarding possible future availability of Mr. Wettimuny's original publication of The Buddha's Teaching and the Ambiguity of Existence? I've only been able to locate the 2nd edition, which I understand contains revisions so extensive to have potentially altered the original intended meaning of Mr. Wettimuny's words.
"Whoever avoids sensual desires
— as he would, with his foot,
the head of a snake —
goes beyond, mindful,
this attachment in the world." - Sn 4.1
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As far as I know, this book has not been digitized yet and is not available for download anywhere.
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justpractice wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:22 pm
gavesako wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:39 pm
Thank you for sharing, Bhante. Do you have any information regarding possible future availability of Mr. Wettimuny's original publication of The Buddha's Teaching and the Ambiguity of Existence? I've only been able to locate the 2nd edition, which I understand contains revisions so extensive to have potentially altered the original intended meaning of Mr. Wettimuny's words.
https://archive.org/details/httpsdrive. ... x/mode/2up
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Thank you, ssasny. Much appreciated.
"Whoever avoids sensual desires
— as he would, with his foot,
the head of a snake —
goes beyond, mindful,
this attachment in the world." - Sn 4.1
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gavesako wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:39 pm The Buddha’s Teaching
ITS ESSENTIAL MEANING
R.G. de S. Wettimuny


First published in May 1969
Second Edition, 2023

Download:
PDF for desktop
EPUB for phones and tablets
MOBI for Kindle

https://its-essential-meaning.github.io/
This book is a joy to read, thank you.
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