This is the annotated edition including * an annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids This book contains essential texts that have been written or translated from the most important Theravada and Mahayana scriptures. Contents: Mahâ-Samaya-Sutta (Or Discourse Addressed To The Great Assembly) The Legend Of Dipañkara Buddha The Friendly Epistle Of Nâgârjuna Preface. Nâgârjuna's "Friendly Epistle." The Niti Kyan Introduction Niti Kyan. Vidhûra Jâtaka Bhûridatta Jâtaka. Chapter I. (Nâgara.) Chapter II. (Uposatha.) Chapter III. (Nagarapavesana.) Chapter. IV. (Micchâditthikathâ.) Chapter V. (The Bodhisat's Discourse) Suva.N.Na Sâma Jâtaka Temiya Jâtaka Vatthu Chapter I. Chapter II. Khuddaka Pá.Tha Notes. Â.Tânâ.Tiya-Sutta Sîgâlo-Vâda-Sutta