Petavatthu

This book is a translation of the Petavatthu, one of the texts of the Pali Canon, which is the primary scripture of Theravada Buddhism. The Petavatthu is a collection of stories about ghosts and their past lives, which were told by the Buddha to illustrate the principles of karma and rebirth. This translation of the text is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary by the editor, making it an excellent resource for scholars of Buddhism or those interested in the history of religion.

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