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Buddhist Scriptures

Buddhist Scriptures

Paperback

Series: Penguin Classics

Fiction AnthologiesBuddhism

Publisher Price: $20.00

ISBN10: 014044758X
ISBN13: 9780140447583
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: Aug 31 2004
Pages: 608
Weight: 0.94
Height: 1.09 Width: 5.04 Depth: 7.78
Language: English
A vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast and profound nature of the Buddhist tradition

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.

This edition contains many texts presented in English for the first time, as well as translations of some well-known works, and also includes an informative introduction and prefaces to each chapter, with suggestions for further reading and a glossary.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing 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.

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