Jewels of the Doctrine – Stories of the Saddharma Ratnavaliya

This is a translation o the first fifteen stories of the thirteenth century Sinhala work, the Saddharma Ratnvaliya written by the monk Dharmasena. The Saddharma Ratnavaliya is in turn an expanded version of the fifth century Pali work, the Dhammapadaattakata.

The stories are lively and entertaining, of interest to the general reader and the specialist. A skilled teacher and raconteur the author probes the depths of Buddhist philosophical doctrine and makes it meaningful for his lay audiences. Generations of Sri Lankans have read, heard and enjoyed the stories. They deal with the vicissitudes of the human condition and so, like all good literature have a timeless relevance and appeal.

“It is a fascinating and rich repository of Buddhist culture from which I have learned much-the tales are so beguiling, and the imagery so striking.”

- Steven Collins, Concordia University

- H. L. Seneviratne, University of Virginia

Ranjini Obeyesekere teaches at Princeton University.

• ITEM CODE: NAC155
• AUTHOR: RANJINI OBEYESEKERE
• PUBLISHER: SRI SATGURU PUBLICATIONS
• EDITION: 1991
• ISBN: 8170303079
• PAGES: 290
• COVER: HARDCOVER
• OTHER DETAILS 8.8 INCH X 5.8 INCH
• WEIGHT 450 GM

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