Digha Nikāya
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The “Large Basket” is the smallest nikāya of the Sutta Piṭaka, containing 34 of the longer teachings and myths from the early sangha. Its collection focuses largely on contrasting Buddhism with Brahmanism and is roughly parallel to the Dīrgha Āgama preserved in China.
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A public domain translation of the Digha Nikāya into straightforward English, made from the translations on SuttaCentral.
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The suttas were intended to be heard; long suttas were, and often still are, performative, listened to over sometimes several hours, embedded in rituals designed to highlight their efficacy. This article shows that the recital of key repeat passages within the long suttas is linked to specific and often distinctive literary and meditative effects, particularly adapted for oral performance. It suggests that such passages should not be marginalized but rather seen as central indicators of meaning.
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A somewhat old but informative introduction to the style and content of the Digha Nikāya.
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