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Introduction

Introductions — prefaces and orientations to the Library's texts.

Introduction — Dhammapada

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Thanissaro Bhikkhu's introduction situating the Dhammapada within both the literary tradition of kavya and the early Buddhist path of practice.

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Introduction — Sutta Nipāta

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An introduction to the Sutta Nipāta, by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Introduction — Theragāthā

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An introduction to the Theragāthā, by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Introduction — Khuddakapāṭha

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An introduction to the Khuddakapāṭha, by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Introduction — Itivuttaka

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An introduction to the Itivuttaka, by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Introduction — Udāna

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An introduction to the Udāna, by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Sutta Piṭaka English Introduction Buddhism Indian Udāna

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