A Buddhist Bible: Selections

For decades, Dwight Goddard's A Buddhist Bible has been the essential gateway to the Buddhist scriptures for Western readers. Now, this Modern Reader's Edition brings the original 1932 anthology into clear, inviting English — preserving the profound spiritual depth while removing archaic language that can distance modern seekers from the living tradition. Inside you will find the foundational sutras of the Pali canon, including the Dhammapada and Sutta Nipata, alongside the great Mahayana texts such as the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Lankavatara Sutra, and the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch. Each selection has been carefully retranslated into natural, dignified English that speaks directly to the heart. Whether you are new to Buddhism or returning to these sacred texts, this edition offers an intimate encounter with the Buddha's timeless teachings on suffering, wisdom, compassion, and liberation. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.