Here is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings, expressed in his own words. The American monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose translations have received the greatest recognition, presents here a selection of speeches of the Buddha of the pali canon, the oldest record that exists than the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the words of the Buddha reveals the full dimension of the Buddha's discourses; from family life or marriage to renunciation and the path of knowledge. Each chapter is preceded by a concise and instructive introduction that guides the reader to a deeper understanding of the texts, which have been translated directly from the Pali language into Spanish by Abraham Vélez de Cea, Aleix Ruiz Falqués and Ricardo Guerrero Diáñez for the edition of this book.

Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent witness to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point to the path of an ancient but always vital path. This systematic presentation will be essential for scholars, researchers or readers unfamiliar with Buddhism.