Buy new:
$9.93
FREE delivery Wednesday, May 15 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$9.93
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Wednesday, May 15 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
In Stock
$$9.93 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$9.93
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$3.00
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! See less
$3.99 delivery May 16 - 22. Details
Or fastest delivery May 14 - 17. Details
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$9.93 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$9.93
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Ships from and sold by HPB-Ruby.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Dwight Goddard
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

A Buddhist Bible Paperback – June 23, 2011

by Dwight Goddard (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 188 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$9.93","priceAmount":9.93,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"93","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"UokRcbGyORslfA0JD6HkZcQOGBFq9vcPJloC2yi7XC%2FovEEOWn%2BQ7efolm0r8HzVlEFu6qXFuDpEb6uEjYT5H6K%2FUE4wpdBMOVpK37%2BiQ8JS8mV799fKTNp1qH7lxfzKciqe2g2mZVmuN6mtDkpMSQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$3.00","priceAmount":3.00,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"3","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"00","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"UokRcbGyORslfA0JD6HkZcQOGBFq9vcPl%2F%2FtZ%2F%2FIlmpK5fEVP7zBGcXNYhFSEfk%2FCr1uioIqgfIamuW3N7qLmWUlBbdshISHbIrrfEkkWBf%2FqOLhxw39P%2BEDI4SUfsi8kvhnrra6Jy8z5oWuCZYpiwAiRJa3RB0bRiUV7zXOqerEUoI6Ls7rsrqhYOWfEJy1","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha (Pali/Sanskrit "the awakened one"). The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. He is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end suffering (or dukkha), achieve nirvana, and escape what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Two major branches of Buddhism are recognized: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Theravada—the oldest surviving branch—has a widespread following in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Mahayana is found throughout East Asia and includes the traditions of Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Shingon, Tendai and Shinnyo-en. In some classifications Vajrayana—a subcategory of Mahayana practiced in Tibet and Mongolia—is recognized as a third branch. While Buddhism remains most popular within Asia, both branches are now found throughout the world. Estimates of Buddhists worldwide vary significantly depending on the way Buddhist adherence is defined. Lower estimates are between 350–500 million. Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. The foundations of Buddhist tradition and practice are the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community). Taking "refuge in the triple gem" has traditionally been a declaration and commitment to being on the Buddhist path and in general distinguishes a Buddhist from a non-Buddhist. Other practices may include following ethical precepts, support of the monastic community, renouncing conventional living and becoming a monastic, the development of mindfulness and practice of meditation, cultivation of higher wisdom and discernment, study of scriptures, devotional practices, ceremonies, and in the Mahayana tradition, invocation of buddhas and bodhisattvas.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    134 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    June 23, 2011
  4. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.29 x 11 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1463643071
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1463643072
  7. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

A Buddhist Bible
$9.93
Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
$13.23
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions about Core Buddhist Teachings
$10.52
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 23, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1463643071
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1463643072
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.29 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Dwight Goddard

Dwight Goddard

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
188 global ratings
Big book! Full of knowledge
4 Stars
Big book! Full of knowledge
I bought this used, it came in pretty ok condition! Very big book, I'm excited to read it
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

jojo
5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful what you order
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2011
Verified Purchase
My experience is identical to someone who posted last year. I ordered "A Buddhist
Bible" by Goddard to replace mine that I had given up (to release my attachment to it)
only to find I'm still attached. (I find that hilarious).
The correct one is paperback and has a black cover with
A red square on it with the Title "A Buddhist Bible edited by Dwight Goddard and a
forward by Robert Aitken." The description implied
the cover might look different but the "peek inside" table of contents was near 700 pages-like my old one. Turns out the table of contents WAS from the old version and the hardcover book I received (With a Buddha likeness on the front) only had 300+ pages and none of the text I wanted. Not even my favorite disciple "Ananda" with his wonderful lack of understanding and requests for the Buddha to more fully explain concepts. (I have missed him dearly).
Amazon was a pleasure to deal with and did rectify the problem with lightening speed. (They still need to change their description and table of contents for
the shorter version so be careful when ordering.)
I read this book over a few years (decades ago) savoring each page. More calming than Paxil and the side effects are wonderful!
I consider this my foundation of Buddhist knowledge. The book just arrived so
tomorrow 9/10/11 I will begin my reading enjoyment.
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Dan Falcortez
5.0 out of 5 stars This has been a great daily reader for the last few months
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017
Verified Purchase
This is slow reading, but if you're looking for a book that has a lot of the sutras with no commentary then this is it. This has been a great daily reader for the last few months.

UPDATE (April 7, 2017) - as the book as progressed there has been more commentary in some of the later chapters. I've really enjoyed the layout of the book following the path of texts over the years. I've also really enjoyed reading about Dwight Goddard on tr side, and really appreciate the compassion and dedication he showed in compiling this text for an English speaking audience in 1938!
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Joey Doughnuts
5.0 out of 5 stars and Ananada asked............
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019
Verified Purchase
If you like dense books, long-winded conversations, and want a better understanding of Buddhism then this is the book for you. If you are merely curious about Buddhism but not prepared to spend many long hours reading then this book is not for you.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
kaylie
4.0 out of 5 stars Big book! Full of knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
Verified Purchase
I bought this used, it came in pretty ok condition! Very big book, I'm excited to read it
Customer image
kaylie
4.0 out of 5 stars Big book! Full of knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
I bought this used, it came in pretty ok condition! Very big book, I'm excited to read it
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Tina Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Buddist
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
Verified Purchase
Can't wait to read
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
M Faintly
3.0 out of 5 stars King James Buddhism
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020
Verified Purchase
This is a wonderful collection of translated texts, and the quality of writing is high, in an old-fashioned way. The difficulty is the lack of notes or apparatus. I know many of the texts given from the Bikkhu Bodhi or similar modern annotated translations, and if I hadn't that familiarity I would have been baffled by much that I read. I was particularly interested in this because it was a primary source for Kerouac. So, like the King James Bible, or the Pickthall Koran, you might well want this for its place in history and its resonant language, but if your object is to really learn or teach about Buddhism, this will probably be less than satisfactory.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ewelina Rapacz
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
Verified Purchase
I love the book, there is almost no damage almost like new
Helpful
 Report
Robert - Bu2Day
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2014
Verified Purchase
Great easy to read and understand and read book. Has helped me greatly. Arrived in a timely manner and packaged nicely.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Charles Belanger
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Buddhism book
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2024
Verified Purchase
Not a high price contain good reading this with other beginner books will make you more understand the Mahayana buddhist
Report
Sydneysider
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for the content of the book. 1 star for the condition of the book
Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2023
Verified Purchase
The condition of the book I received was horrible, like getting one from a second hand bookshop. No intention to return as it would be a hassle, and keeping it as I bought this from Amazon US. Print year is 1994, may be clearing up all the old stock / prints. Yet very worthy if anyone can get hold of book in excellent condition.

To the book. This is the only comprehensive book available, written by Goddard. There are many other books in the same name but they are the reprints of "selected sections" of this text. Dwight Goddard was a American Christian missionary (1861 - 1939) who lived in East Asia doing missionary work, and came across Buddhist teachings. This compilation is amazing written by non-scholar in Buddhism but a missionary, and as a college graduate in Buddhist studies, I an assure you this has no flaws in the Dhamma. This is the best I came across for any layman or novice who is keen in understanding to the various sects of Buddhism. Do not recommend as a reference book in college studies, but for general reading. Or perhaps for students to get a glimpse of what is called Buddhism and then to seek scholarly / academic books for research.

Five sections to the book. Selections from Pali Sources (Theravada Tradition). Selections from Sanskrit Sources. Selections from Chinese Sources. Selections from Tibetan Sources. Selections from Modern Sources. And a summery of Buddha's Dhamma and an appendix. Best translations of the Dhamma and most important Suttas. This is a gem, more than I expected even with the condition of the book.
Report
DCC
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2015
Verified Purchase
What I wanted.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Ashley Pauls
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2020
Verified Purchase
I must have obviously if you were into Buddhism.
Report
Gervais Asselin
2.0 out of 5 stars This is an abridged version.
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2019
Verified Purchase
This version is ok, but, what they don't tell you about this book is that it's an abridged version. If I had known that I would not have ordered it. If you want a proper version, buy the paperback.
One person found this helpful
 Report