One of the better known parts of the famous 5th century Buddhist compendium “Path to Purity” by the scholar monk and commentator Ven. Buddhaghosa deals with concentration meditation and the steps necessary to get meditation instructions from an experienced teacher.
The Path to Purity or Visuddhimagga is by many considered to be the main Theravadan authority [...]
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Who is the authority?
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