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Buddhaghosha's Parables, With An Introduction Containing Buddha's Dhammapada (1870)

Buddhaghosha's Parables, With An Introduction Containing Buddha's Dhammapada (1870)

Rogers, T.
Muller, F. Max

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Asian HistoryBuddhism

ISBN10: 1164103598
ISBN13: 9781164103592
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Buddhaghosha�������s Parables, With An Introduction Containing Buddha�������s Dhammapada (1870) is a book by T. Rogers that presents a collection of parables and stories from the Buddhist tradition. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains an introduction that provides an overview of the Dhammapada, one of the most important texts in Buddhism, and its teachings on morality, wisdom, and meditation. The second part contains a selection of parables and stories that illustrate these teachings and offer insights into the nature of reality, the human condition, and the path to enlightenment. The parables and stories in the book are drawn from a variety of Buddhist sources, including the Jataka tales, which recount the Buddha�������s past lives, and the Dhammapada itself. They cover a wide range of themes, from the dangers of attachment and desire to the benefits of compassion and mindfulness. Many of the stories feature animals, such as elephants, monkeys, and birds, who serve as allegorical figures for human virtues and vices. Throughout the book, Rogers provides commentary and analysis of the parables and stories, offering insights into their meaning and relevance for contemporary readers. He also includes a glossary of Buddhist terms and a list of references for further reading. Overall, Buddhaghosha�������s Parables, With An Introduction Containing Buddha�������s Dhammapada (1870) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and literature, as well as for those seeking wisdom and guidance on the path to spiritual enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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