A Garland of a Thousand Praises to the Buddha
Vipassana
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This product is directly related to Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka.
Author: Nothnagel, Klaus
Publisher: Pariyatti Publishing
Publication Date: 2026-07-12
Product Type: print and eBook
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ISBN 13: ISBN: 978-1-68172-904-6 (paperback), 978-1-68172-905-3 (ePub), 978-1-68172-906-0 (Mobi), 978-1-68172-907-7 (PDF)
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Language: English
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SKU:AMZNKDP779046
Description
Description
A Garland of a Thousand Praises to the Buddha is a profound devotional and instructional text translated by Klaus Nothnagel, capturing the deep spiritual resonance of S.N. Goenka’s original Buddhasahassanāmāvalī, a volume of 210 carefully chosen verses from Goenka’s larger composition of 1,250 Pāli stanzas. Originally composed amidst the vibrant nature and meditative stillness of Dhammagiri, these verses serve to inspire practitioners by reflecting on the innumerable qualities and synonyms of the Buddha. The book is intentionally structured to evoke a sense of gratitude and joy, providing a traditional, experiential companion to the practice of Vipassana meditation.
Key Features
Beyond its devotional core, this publication functions as an accessible educational resource for students of the Pāli language. Recognizing the challenges of learning ancient scripts, the text presents the verses clearly in Devanāgarī and Pāli-Roman script alongside their English translations and contextual meanings. Crucially, the book includes a comprehensive, verse-by-verse vocabulary guide and detailed grammatical endnotes to support analytical study without getting lost in complex linguistics. By bridging rhythmic chanting with conceptual comprehension, this volume assists modern meditators in honoring the Buddha through the ultimate form of worship: walking steadfastly on the experiential path of Dhamma.
Klaus Nothnagel also offers an online edition with audio samples of these verses at the Pariyatti Learning Center.
Endorsements
“For Goenkaji, writing this book was a labor of love. After all these years, it is wonderful that his brainchild is now available in English.”
—William Hart, author, The Art of Living
“Goenkaji composed over 200 inspirational verses in praise of the Buddha. They reveal the depth of his devotion, and his gratitude for having received this technique of Vipassana meditation from all his teachers. Faithfully translated by Klaus Nothnagel, this collection includes a useful verse-by-verse glossary of Pali terms, making it an essential study guide for students of the language.”
—Patrick Given-Wilson, author, This Living Tradition; and creator, The Lineage Talks video series
"Once again, Klaus Nothnagel has gifted us a beautiful way to appreciate Pali. This book features 210 verses of praise to the Buddha written by Goenkaji, presented in Pali alongside their English translations. Truly a labor of love, this work has been decades in the making. Goenkaji pours out his love and deep devotion through every verse. It will inspire all who read it—and you will surely feel it.”
—Bill Crecelius, author, A Meditator's Handbook
This volume is a treasure of homage verses for the Buddha, featuring verse-by-verse vocabulary for those wishing to absorb the original Pāli, perhaps even memorize it and keep it in their hearts.
While the generous English translation is highly beneficial, readers are encouraged to linger on the Pāli rather than letting the mind slide past it. Translating such verses is an exceptional challenge; no matter how excellent the translation, nothing compares to the original sound, flow, and meaning of the language in which they came to be.
The Foreword is likewise essential and inspiring! There, Goenkaji shares his own exposure to ancient devotional texts, clearly delineating the transition from blind devotion to true devotion, as well as the link between scholarship and practice. As he systematically does throughout his teaching, Goenkaji dispels misconceptions, subverts hollow rituals, and conveys a core message: The intellect may seek knowledge — feed it, develop it, but make it beneficial to the actual practice. Creativity may be abundant – let it come and inspire others. The heart may overflow with devotion – welcome and nurture it, but don’t let it be blind.
Gratitude and appreciation are extended to the tireless, ātāpī Klaus Nothnagel, who undertook this subtle task of translation while keeping Goenkaji's original purpose and volition as a guide.
—Michal Barnea Astrog, author, Carved by Experience, Psychoanalytic and Buddhist Reflections on Gentleness
VIPASSANA PRODUCTS
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. More information about Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka is available at www.dhamma.org.
The tag Vipassana identifies products that are directly related to this tradition and differentiates them from other Theravada resources available on our site. While the main emphasis in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka is on actual practice, this product may provide inspiration and guidance to a Vipassana meditator.
We also carry titles from the Theravada tradition, as we feel that by exploring the wider world of the Theravada texts, which include the Buddha’s discourses, commentaries, and scholarly articles and treatises, meditators have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Dhamma and thereby enrich their meditation practice. This kind of intellectual exploration also helps a meditator to gain an understanding of the evolution and historical context of their meditation tradition. This understanding in turn deepens their practice and understanding of the Dhamma.
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