This is the annotated edition including

* an annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids

This book contains essential texts that have been written or translated from the most important Theravada and Mahayana scriptures.

Contents:

Mahâ-Samaya-Sutta (Or Discourse Addressed To The Great Assembly)

The Legend Of Dipañkara Buddha

The Friendly Epistle Of Nâgârjuna

Preface.

Nâgârjuna's "Friendly Epistle."

The Niti Kyan

Introduction

Niti Kyan.

Vidhûra Jâtaka

Bhûridatta Jâtaka.

Chapter I. (Nâgara.)

Chapter II. (Uposatha.)

Chapter III. (Nagarapavesana.)

Chapter. IV. (Micchâditthikathâ.)

Chapter V. (The Bodhisat's Discourse)

Suva.N.Na Sâma Jâtaka

Temiya Jâtaka Vatthu

Chapter I.

Chapter II.

Khuddaka Pá.Tha

Notes.

Â.Tânâ.Tiya-Sutta

Sîgâlo-Vâda-Sutta