This book is an introduction to the teachings and practices of early Buddhism, as they are preserved in the Pali canon of scriptures. T. W. Rhys Davids provides a systematic analysis of the core concepts of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the doctrine of not-self. He also discusses the historical and cultural context of the Buddha's teachings, shedding light on their relevance to contemporary issues. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.