How long does it take to read In the Buddha's Words?
Bhikkhu Bodhi
In the Buddha's Words by Bhikkhu Bodhi takes about 8 hours 54 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 8 hours 54 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2005. 485 pages, about 133,375 words.
18 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 14 hours 49 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 8 hours 54 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 5 hours 33 minutes |
The page count is the median across 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings in his own words. The American scholar monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow." "In the Buddha's Words allows even readers unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever vital path. Students and seekers alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable."--Jacket.
Subjects: Doctrines, Buddhism, Spiritual life, buddhism, Buddhism--doctrines
