Buddhist Scriptures Contributor(s): Anonymous (Author), Lopez, Donald S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 014044758X ISBN-13: 9780140447583 Publisher: Penguin Group
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2004 Annotation: 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 Buddhaas past lives, a discussion of qualities and qualifications for a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast and profound nature of the Buddhist tradition. Click for more in this series: Penguin Classics |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice - Literary Collections | Asian - General |
Dewey: 294.38 |
LCCN: 2004303376 |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Series: Penguin Classics |
Physical Information: 1.09" H x 5.04" W x 7.78" L (0.94 lbs) 608 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: 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. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast and profound nature of the Buddhist tradition. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents 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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