Greed, hatred and delusion - these are the three bed roots in us. CConversely the good ones are non-greed (i.e. generosity), non-hatred (love) and non-delusion (wisdom). All our troubles and suffering stem essentially from the bad roots while our joy and happiness come from the good ones. It is important to know and understand these roots if we are to make an end of suffering and attain true peace and happiness.
This book explains in a penetrative way the nature of these six roots/ it contains discourses of the Buddha on the subject together with traditional commentarial explanations plus further exegesis by venerable Nyanaponika Thera who selected the text. A careful reading of this book will help us better understand ourselves and others and further our progress on the path to wisdom and happiness.
Venerable Nyanaponika Thera (1901-1994) was one of the foremost interpreters of Theravada Buddhism. Author of the now classic "Heart of Buddhist Meditation," his other writings have been collected into a volume entitled "A Vision of Dhamma."
Venerable Nayanaponika Thera (1904-1994) was one of the foremost interpreters of Theravada Buddhism. Born in Germany he came to Sri Lanka and ordained as a Buddhist monk in 1936. In 1958 he founded the Buddhist Publication Society in Kandy which he served until his death in 1994. The venerable was highly respected for both his practice and erudition. He was the author of the now classic "Heart of Buddhist Meditation." His other writings have been collected into a volume entitled "A Visio of Dhamma." He also authored, "Abhidhamma Studies," a groundbreaking exploration of consciousness and time.
The Publisher acknowledges with thanks the following:
Buddhist Publication Society (BPS), Kandy, Sri Lanka for the permission to reprint this booklet
Mr Khoo Boo Chai for sponsoring the costs of this reprint in memory of his late mother Datin Chew Sit Tee
Ms. Khor Bee Ling for typing out the whole booklet for this reprint
Mr. C.L. Chua for the use of his
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First published by BUDDHIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY (BPS), Kandy, Sri Lanka (1978)
This edition (1999) is published by Inward Path,
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Introduction
Buddha Vandana/Homage
Basic explanations
General Texts
The Roots and Kamma
The Social Significance of The Roots
The Removal of The Unwholesome Roots
Removal Through Mindfulness and Insight
The Goal