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100	1		_aBuddha
245	1	0	_a佛說四十二章經
246	1		_aFo shuo si shi er zhang jing
246	1		_aThe sutra of forty-two chapters divulged by the Buddha
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-22
508			_aProduced by Mao Ching-Chen
520			_a"佛說四十二章經" by Buddha is a collection of teachings and discourses attributed to the Buddha, composed during the early centuries of the Common Era. Often categorized as a religious or spiritual text, the book delves into fundamental Buddhist principles such as the path to enlightenment, ethical conduct, and the nature of desire. It serves as a guide for practitioners aiming to transcend worldly attachments and attain spiritual liberation. In this scripture, the Buddha articulates key concepts that lay the foundation for Buddhist practice, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The text emphasizes the need for renunciation of desires, the cultivation of mindfulness, and the understanding of the impermanent nature of existence. It also highlights the importance of moral conduct while illustrating the consequences of unwholesome actions. Throughout the verses, there are dialogues with followers questioning the nature of good and evil, the significance of purity of heart, and ultimately, the journey toward becoming an Arhat or enlightened being. The teachings encourage self-reflection and the importance of ethical living as steps toward enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBuddhism -- Sacred books
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23585
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