| Buddhist Scriptures Contributor(s): Anonymous (Author), Conze, Edward (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0140440887 ISBN-13: 9780140440881 Publisher: Penguin Group OUR PRICE: $15.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1959 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings - Literary Collections | Asian - General |
| Dewey: 294.38 |
| LCCN: 00002859 |
| Series: Classics S |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.11" W x 7.78" (0.41 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A volume of key writings on the Buddha, collected from a variety of languages and traditions While Buddhism has no central text comparable to the Bible or Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of the Buddha. In this rich anthology, eminent scholar Donald S. Lopez, Jr. brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from such languages as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese. There are tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of qualities and qualifications for a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast and profound nature of the Buddhist tradition. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |