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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Road to Nirvana: A Selection of the Buddhist Scriptures Translated from the Pali by Edward Joseph Thomas presents key teachings of early Buddhism through selected Pali texts. The book explores fundamental concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the nature of suffering, impermanence, and enlightenment. Thomas provides accurate translations accompanied by scholarly explanations, making the philosophical and ethical teachings accessible to Western readers. Emphasizing practical guidance for spiritual development, the work illustrates how early Buddhist scriptures direct practitioners toward Nirvana, offering insights into the moral, meditative, and doctrinal foundations of Theravada Buddhism. About The Author: Edward Joseph Thomas (18691958) was an eminent English scholar of classics, linguistics, and Buddhism. Born in West Yorkshire, he initially worked as a gardener before studying at the University of St Andrews and Cambridge. He became a librarian and Dean of Oriental Languages at Cambridge, specializing in Pali and Buddhist texts. Thomas authored influential works such as The Life of Buddha: As Legend and History and The History of Buddhist Thought, providing clear, accurate studies of Theravada Buddhism and early scriptures, and remains a widely cited Buddhist scholar. The Title 'The Road to Nirvana: A Selection of the Buddhist Scriptures Translated From the Pali written/authored/edited by E. J. Thomas', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789375486428 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 108 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion-Buddhism. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 108.

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