The Art of Listening: A Guide to the Early Teachings of Buddhism

The Dīghanikāya, a collection of 34 suttas from the early period of Buddhism, is a comprehensive collection of teachings. The Art of Listening introduces the Dīghanikāya, highlighting its historical, cultural, and spiritual insights. Each sutta is a rhythmic composition that evolved through chanting and was never written down. Scholar Sarah Shaw examines 12 suttas using a literary and personal approach, showcasing the diversity and beauty of early Buddhist suttas.