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World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature
Lucien Stryk
World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature
Lucien Stryk
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.
Publisher Marketing: Gathers a selection of Jakata tales, sermons, poems, and discources on basic concepts of Buddhist philosophy.
Contributor Bio: Stryk, Lucien Lucien Stryk is an internationally-known poet and tran
Media | Książki Paperback Book (Książka z miękką okładką i klejonym grzbietem) |
Wydane | 7 kwietnia 1994 |
ISBN13 | 9780802130952 |
Wydawcy | Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press |
Strony | 480 |
Wymiary | 133 × 203 × 30 mm · 439 g |
Redaktor | Stryk, Lucien |
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