| World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature Contributor(s): Stryk, Lucien (Editor) |
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ISBN: 080213095X ISBN-13: 9780802130952 Publisher: Grove Press OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1994 Annotation: 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 mission. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Fiction |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 81048543 |
| Series: Introduction to Buddhist Literature |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 5.56" W x 8.62" (1.40 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 mission. |