Petavatthu (1888)

Petavatthu is a book written by Ivan Pavlovich Minayeff in 1888. The book is a translation of a Buddhist scripture called Petavatthu, which is a collection of stories about the sufferings of ghosts in the afterlife. The stories are meant to teach moral lessons and warn against bad behavior that can lead to rebirth as a ghost. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand the lessons being taught. The stories are also accompanied by notes and explanations to help readers better understand the context and meaning of each story. Overall, Petavatthu is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist teachings and the concept of the afterlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.