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Bhadantācariya Buddhaghosa was a fifth-century[1] Indian Theravadin Buddhist commentator and scholar.[2] His name means "Voice of the Buddha" in the Pāli language.
Buddhaghosa biography samples
His best-known work is the Visuddhimagga, or Path of Purification, a comprehensive summary and analysis of the Theravada understanding of the Buddha's path to liberation. The interpretations provided by Buddhaghosa have generally constituted the orthodox understanding of Theravada scriptures since at least the twelfth century C.E.[3] He is generally recognized by both Western scholars and Theravadins as the most important commentator of the Theravada.[4]
Biography
Limited reliable information is available about the life of Buddhaghosa.
Three primary sources of information exist: 1) short prologues and epilogues attached to Buddhaghosa's works, 2) details of his life recorded in the Mahavamsa, a Sri Lankan chronicle, and 3) a later