World of the Buddha - An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature

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.

Product details

• Assisted by: Lucien Stryk (Editor), Stryk Lucien (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.04.1994
• EAN: 9780802130952
• ISBN: 978-0-8021-3095-2
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 203 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 439 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Introduction to Buddhist Liter
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Asia, HISTORY / Asia / General, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, Buddhism, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, CULTURAL HERITAGE / Asian / General, Relating to Buddhist people & groups, translation;Pali;Sanskrit;TIbetan;Chinese;Japanese;Lao;Zen