Path Of Purification Visuddhimagga

Path Of Purification Visuddhimagga is the most significant non-canonical work of Theravada Buddhism. Authored in the 5th century by Acariya Buddhaghosa, the book serves as a comprehensive encyclopaedia of Buddhist doctrine and an extensive guide to meditation.

A foundational text in Buddhism, the Visuddhimagga provides a systematic examination and condensation of Buddhist doctrines and meditation techniques. The teachings of the Buddha, dispersed throughout the Pali canon, are meticulously organized into a cohesive and comprehensive pathway leading to the ultimate goal of nibbana, the state of complete purification.

Originally composed in the fifth century, this translation offers English-speaking readers insights into this pivotal text. This treatise includes detailed instructions on 40 meditation subjects aimed at concentration (samadhi), an intricate account of Buddhist Abhidhamma philosophy, and precise descriptions of the stages of insight culminating in final liberation.