Long regarded as one of the best introductions to Buddhism, What the Buddha Taught draws on the actual words spoken by the Buddha to give a lucid and accurate account of the fundamental principles of Buddhist doctrine. Richly supported by extracts from the ancient texts, Walpola gives clear and direct explanations of Buddhism's essential teachings, including:The Buddhist attitude of mind, The Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, Meditation and mental ...
