# The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: Unabridged Audiobook

The Connected Discourses of the Buddha is an unabridged English audiobook presenting Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation of the Samyutta Nikaya. Its long runtime and introductory material suit listeners ready to work through a substantial collection of early Buddhist discourses.

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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 290

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## At a glance

- Presents a complete translation of the Samyutta Nikaya, described as 56 thematically organised chapters in five parts.
- Covers topics including dependent origination, the five aggregates, the Noble Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths.
- Includes a general introduction and introductions to each of the five parts, according to the listing.

## Pros

- Unabridged audio makes the full collection available without requiring a print edition.
- Introductions to the collection and its five parts provide context for a large, thematically organised work.
- Customer feedback specifically appreciates the translation and its annotations.

## Cons

- At nearly 58 hours, completing the audiobook requires a substantial listening commitment.
- Some customers say the material is not easy to read, suggesting the dense subject matter may also require attentive listening.

## Specifications

### Edition and audio
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 57 hours and 58 minutes
- Language: English
- Narrator: Taradasa
### Publication
- Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks from W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 9 Oct. 2020

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the work as a complete translation and gives an unabridged audiobook version with a 57-hour-58-minute listening length. Its description also calls the translation new. These details are not contradictory, but buyers should confirm the audio edition matches their preferred translation and presentation.

## A good fit for

- Listeners studying early Buddhism or the Pali Canon who want an extensive audio translation.
- Buddhism students interested in discourses on core doctrinal and meditative topics.
- Listeners comfortable with dense material and a long-form audiobook.

## Less suited to

- Anyone seeking a short introduction or an easy, casual listen.
- Readers specifically looking for a print edition rather than audiobook audio.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the translation, informative content and annotations, with some listeners describing it as useful for understanding Buddhism and close to the Pali. Readability is mixed, and some find the material difficult. That caveat matters for a nearly 58-hour unabridged treatment of a broad collection of discourses. Aggregate ratings are strongly favourable overall, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the translation and its usefulness for understanding Buddhism.
- Positive themes: Feedback appreciates the annotations and explanatory notes.
- Mixed feedback: Some customers find it engaging, while others report that it is not easy to read.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this edition abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged and gives a listening length of 57 hours and 58 minutes.
### Who translated and narrates the audiobook?
The author and translator is listed as Bhikkhu Bodhi, and the narrator is Taradasa.
### What does the collection cover?
The listing describes five parts and topics including dependent origination, the aggregates, the Noble Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths.
### Is this suitable as an introduction to Buddhism?
It includes introductory material, but the extensive collection and customer comments about readability suggest it is better suited to listeners prepared for detailed study than to those seeking a brief, easy overview.

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