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The World of the Buddha. An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature.
Lucien . Ed(S): Stryk
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Paperback. Editor(s): Stryk, Lucien. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 30. Weight in Grams: 442.
This is a selection from among the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature, culled especially for readers who want a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism--and to facilitate the use of this volume in an academic context--the pieces are arranged in chronological order and each chapter is preceded by a separate commentary. In addition, there is a comprehensive description of life in India at the time of the Buddha and an outline of his life and ... Read more
This is a selection from among the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature, culled especially for readers who want a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism--and to facilitate the use of this volume in an academic context--the pieces are arranged in chronological order and each chapter is preceded by a separate commentary. In addition, there is a comprehensive description of life in India at the time of the Buddha and an outline of his life and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780802130952
SKU
V9780802130952
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99-15
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