A STUDY ON U SHWE ZAN AUNG, A PROMINENT WRITER WHO MADE THE FIRST TRANSLATION OF BUDDHA ABHIDHAMMA INTO ENGLISH
Abstract
- People of all races throughout the world have different religious beliefs. Their faithfulness in religion can support them to follow the strict code of moral conduct and to preserve their own traditional cultures and customs. Among the world religions, Buddhism is an Asian Religion based on the supreme teaching of Buddha. But increasingly, it is gaining adherents in western countries. The essence of Buddhism is Buddha Abhidhamma or ultra-doctrine. It has been introduced to the worldwide readers by U Shwe Zan Aung with all his pen might. Having mastery of Buddhism, he shared his religious view with the members of religious communities from home and abroad. Many of his books had attracted worldwide attention. This study mainly focuses on the life and works of U Shwe Zan Aung. His biography and his concerted effort to translate books from Pali into English are submitted. One of the highlights of his works is Compendium of Philosophy. Peace keeping is an essential sector in a perfect world. No doubt, only Abhidhamma can show the way to the end of suffering and to enjoy eternal peace.
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Year
- 2018
Author
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Nitra Soe Min
Subject
- History Psy IR Arch Lib
Publisher
- Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS)