The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom

"This is a translation of one of the most important expressions of Mahayana Buddhism by the foremost Western authority on the 'perfect wisdom literature.'. . . . It warrants careful study by anyone wishing to 'get into' the thought-world and the experiential frame of reference of Mahayana Buddhism."

--Religious Studies Review

 

"This work, the product of so many years of devotion. . . will be a welcome addition to the library of those interested in Buddhist and comparative philosophy and religion."

--Journal of Indian Philosophy

List of contents

Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter Headings of the Perfection of Wisdom in 18,000 Lines
Divisions of the Abhisamayiilankiira
Introduction to Chapters
Outline of Chapters 1-21
Translation of the Sutra
Appendix I
Appendix II
Numerical Lists
Index

About the author

Edward Conze (1904 – September 24, 1979) was an Anglo-German scholar best known for his pioneering translations of Buddhist texts.

Summary

Some 2000 years ago Buddhism experienced a major reformation through a movement called the Mahayana, or "Great Vehicle," which dominated religious through in much of Asia for many centuries and still exerts considerable influence. This title deals with this reformation movement.

Product details

• Authors: Conze, Edward Conze
• Assisted by: Edward Conze (Editor), Conze Edward (Editor), Edward Conze (Translation), Conze Edward (Translation)
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.1992
• EAN: 9780520053212
• ISBN: 978-0-520-05321-2
• No. of pages: 697
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 40 mm
• Series: Center for South and Southeast; Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, UC Berkeley; Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, UC Berkeley
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; RELIGION / Buddhism / General, Buddhism