Thomas William Rhys Davids (1843–1922) was a British scholar and translator, highly esteemed for his foundational contributions to the study of Pali literature and Buddhist texts. His erudition has left an indelible mark on the field of Buddhist studies. Rhys Davids studied at Breslau University (now Wrocław, Poland) and subsequently entered the Ceylon Civil Service, where his engagement with Theravada Buddhism deepened. With formidable linguistic skills, he meticulously translated numerous Pali texts, bringing the rich tapestries of early Buddhist thought to the grasp of the Western world. Among his notable translations is the „Mahapadana Sutta”, a text recounting the lives of the Buddhas and fostering an understanding of the Buddhist concept of cycles of cosmic time and enlightenment. His translations, along with his extensive scholarly work on Buddhist doctrine and history, culminated in the co-founding of the Pali Text Society – a testament to his dedication to the preservation and dissemination of Pali literature. Through his rigorous scholarship, Rhys Davids illuminated the philosophical underpinnings and narrative artistry of Buddhism, significantly shaping the way the religion is studied and appreciated globally. His legacy persists in the academic study of Buddhism and the translation of its classic works.
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Early Buddhism
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Journal of the Pali Text Society
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Buddhism Being a Sketch of the Life and Teachings of Gautama
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Buddhist India
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Sacred Books of the Buddhists
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Vinaya Texts Translated From the Pali
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Buddhism
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Questions of King Milinda
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Early Buddhism (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Published in 1908, this history of early Buddhism traces the evolution of the religion from its origins in the myths of the Vedic gods to the advent of the Buddha and the incorporation of such doctri …
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T.W. Rhys Davids: Buddhist Birth Stories
This is Volume IX of sixteen in a series on Buddhism. Originally published in 1880, this study offers the first part of the oldest collection of folk-lore, the Jataka Tales. Translated from Pali. …
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T.W. Rhys Davids: Buddhist Birth Stories
This is Volume IX of sixteen in a series on Buddhism. Originally published in 1880, this study offers the first part of the oldest collection of folk-lore, the Jataka Tales. Translated from Pali. …
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T.W. Rhys Davids & William Seted: Pali – English Dictionary
As the Pali Text Society began issuing editons and translations of the Pali Canon and Commentaries in quick succession, Rhys Davids conceived the idea of the compilation of an exhaustive dictionary o …
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Mahapadana Sutta
T. W. Rhys Davids’ 'Mahapadana Sutta’ is a remarkable scholarly work that delves into the fascinating world of Buddhist literature. The book explores the content of the Mahapadana Sutta, a significan …
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Buddhist India
A rajputs perspective on ancient India during the Buddhist ascendancy is attempted in the following work. There are obvious differences. In India, priests and nobles have always cooperated as long as …
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T. W. Rhys Davids: Mahapadana Sutta
The 'Mahapadana Sutta’ by T. W. Rhys Davids is a significant religious text that delves into the life of Buddha, focusing on his previous lives and the events that led to his final enlightenment. Wri …
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T.W. Rhys Davids: Buddhist Suttas
This is a subset of F. Max Mullers great collection The Sacred Books of the East which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised …
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T.W. Rhys Davids: Buddhist Suttas
This is a subset of F. Max Mullers great collection The Sacred Books of the East which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised …
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€47.20
F. Max Muller: Vinaya Texts
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F. Max Muller: Vinaya Texts
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