In the Buddha's Words 

This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings - in his own words. American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, presents selected discourses from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Ten thematic chapters reveal the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the source texts that follow.