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Bhikkhu Bodhi

Bhikkhu Bodhi

The Translator Who Breathed Life into Ancient Sutras

Translator of ancient words, still breathing fire.

Born in Brooklyn, I traded sirens for silence, and now I listen to the words of the Buddha echo across centuries. I translate not to convert, but to clarify. Every page I touch is a test of faith—not in gods, but in the mind’s ability to see clearly. If you seek liberation, start with the ache you already carry.

What I'm Into: the rustle of palm leaves, Pali verbs, monsoon humidity, meditation alarms, ethical dilemmas

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