sayings of the buddha: the classic guide to his teachings

The essential collection of wisdom from the Buddha

Immerse yourself in the wisdom of the Buddha with the newest volume in the Essential Pocket Classic Series, The Sayings of the Buddha. This beautifully designed, pocket-sized volume reintroduces readers to the timeless sayings of one of history’s best known and most beloved figures.

The verses cover a range of topics from spiritual living to meditation to moral philosophy. Both simple and profound, the words of the Buddha have survived through the centuries to light a path to spiritual enlightenment for the modern reader.

Compiling the Buddha’s most vital and inspiring quotes, The Sayings of the Buddha is an essential text for anyone seeking to incorporate Buddhist wisdom into their lives.

MAX MULLER was a German-born philologist. He studied and worked in the United Kingdom for the majority of his life and became one of the foremost western academic scholars interested in India and comparative religions.