The notebook contains the translations of the Poṭṭhapāda and Subha Suttas. Written in Gogerly's hand, probably in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), date unknown. Translated from Sinhalese. 92 pages. The Poṭṭhapāda sutta portrays two modes by which the Buddha responded to the controversial issues of his day. The Subha sutta depicts a conversation between Subha Todeyyaputta and Ānanda at Savatthi soon after the Buddhas death. They discuss various questions regarding the Dhamma, comparing it with the teachings of the brahmins regarding ultimate salvation. 20.3cmX16.4cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorSutra
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There are three translations: one printed and two hand-written Gogerly translations of the Saccavibhaṅga sutta. The Saccavibhaṅga sutta belongs to the Mahā Pirit Pota ('The Great Book of Protection'), which is a Theravāda Buddhist text of rituals to be performed on particular occasions in Sri Lanka for spiritual and physical protection.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThe manuscript is the English translation of the Saccavibhaṅga Sutta, which was published in 1840, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Translated from Sinhalese. The translation seems to be transcribed by an unknown author; place and date unknown. The item contains 10 loose foolscap sheets; the text is written on one side only; pages numbered. The Saccavibhaṅga sutta belongs to the Mahā Pirit Pota ('The Great Book of Protection'), which is a Theravāda Buddhist text of rituals to be performed on particular occasions in Sri Lanka for spiritual and physical protection. 32cmX19.8cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThe manuscript consists of Gogerly's translation of the Samaññaphala Sutta. Written in Gogerly's hand, possibly in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), date unknown. The item consists of 22 pieces, of which 13 comes in loose foolscap sheets (11 double and 2 single), whereas the remaining 9 - in notebook format. Translated from Pāli or Sinhalese. The translation includes many corrections and notes in red. The Samaññaphala sutta discourse tells the story of the King Ajātasattu, the son and successor of the King Bimbisāra of Magadha, who posed the following question to many Indian spiritual teachers: What is the benefit of living a contemplative life? Being dissatisfied with their answers, the king later posed this question to the Buddha whose answer motivated the king to become a lay follower of the Buddha. 32cmX20.5cm and 20.3cmX16.5cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThe manuscript is a full English translation of the Satipatṭhāna Sutta. Written in Gogerly's hand, probably in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); date unknown. Translated from Pāli (written in the Sinhalese script) or Sinhalese. 32 pages; the the remaining 25 pages of the notebook are left blank. The manuscript contains the original text in the Sinhalese script, which is written on the left hand side pages. The sutta is one of the most important and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism, acting as the foundation for mindfulness meditational practice. 19.5cmX15.8cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThe book contains the translation of 3 Theravāda Buddhist suttas: Subha (part 2; for part 1 see DJG/3/6), Kewaṭṭa and Lohicheha. Written in Gogerly's hand, possibly in Tangalle, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), date unknown. Translated from Sinhalese. Black ink, loose foolscap pages. The translation of the Subha sutta is 20 pages, written on both sides. The story depicts a conversation between Subha Todeyyaputta and Ānanda at Savatthi soon after the Buddhas death. The Kevaṭṭa sutta (15 pages of translation) talks about the householder Kevaṭṭa, who invites the Buddha to display various miraculous powers in order to show his spiritual superiority. Finally, the Lohicheha text (14 pages of translation) deals with the problems of prosperity, longevity and 'universal' education. 33cmX20.2cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThis series contains Gogerly's translations of different Theravāda Buddhist suttas. During his lifetime, Gogerly translated around twenty of them. This literary corpus refers to ancient and medieval canonical scriptures many of which are regarded as records of the oral teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translator