In The Buddha's Words by Bhikkhu Bodhi

An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

An accessible, thematically arranged collection of early Buddhist discourses that traces a clear path from the realities of suffering and ethical living to meditation, insight, and liberation. It explains key doctrines—including the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, karma and rebirth, and dependent origination—while providing context and guidance that connect ancient teachings to contemporary practice and daily life.

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