Thanks for this. For those interested in early Buddhism, another excellent book is "What the Buddha Taught" by Walpola Rahula. -John
Thanks for this. For those interested in early Buddhism, another excellent book is "What the Buddha Taught" by Walpola Rahula. -John
Thanks for your comment! I've not read that one. I've tried to make this list really focused on primary sources as opposed to secondary interpretations, which I don't have much faith in, especially as time goes on and political correctness is increasingly narrowing down what you are and aren't allowed to say and print.
Your focus on primary sources is understandable. That said, the Rahula book is quite "orthodox".
Compassion is the key in Islam and Buddhism and Judaism and Christianity. They are profoundly similar.