Long Discourses is Bhikkhu Sujato’s complete and faithful English translation of the Dīgha Nikāya, one of the four primary collections of early Buddhist teachings preserved in the Pali Canon. Presented across three volumes, this trilogy offers a deep and accessible encounter with the foundational discourses of the Buddha, translated with clarity and insight for modern readers.
Volume 1 (DN 1–13, The Chapter on the Entire Spectrum of Ethics) explores the core of Buddhist practice, ethics, and meditation, including renowned texts like The Divine Net and The Fruits of the Ascetic Life.
Volume 2 (DN 14–23, The Great Chapter) contains diverse and powerful suttas such as The Great Discourse on Causation, The Buddha’s Extinguishment, and The Longer Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation. These discourses delve into cosmic history, rebirth, and the spiritual journey toward liberation.
Volume 3 (DN 24–34, The Chapter with Pāṭikaputta) brings together a wide array of teachings, parables, and cosmological reflections. It includes famous texts like The Wheel-Turning Monarch, The Origin of the World, and Advice to Sigālaka, offering unique insight into Buddhist ethics, society, and mythic vision.
This comprehensive translation is published by SuttaCentral under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license, meaning it is fully in the public domain and can be freely read, shared, and reused. With Sujato’s thoughtful introductions and user-friendly formatting, this edition is ideal for students of Buddhism, practitioners, and anyone interested in early Buddhist wisdom. Download the free PDF books here:
