Buddhist Texts Through The Ages

Buddhist Texts Through The Ages

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Buddhist Texts Through The Ages is a comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts compiled by Edward Conze. This book contains a wide range of texts from different Buddhist traditions, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. The texts are arranged chronologically, starting from the earliest known Buddhist texts and progressing through to modern times. The book includes translations of important Buddhist texts such as the Dhammapada, the Lotus Sutra, and the Heart Sutra, as well as lesser-known texts and commentaries. Each text is introduced with a brief historical and cultural context, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the significance of the text. Buddhist Texts Through The Ages is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, whether they are scholars, practitioners, or simply curious about the religion. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the development of Buddhist thought and practice over the centuries, and provides insight into the diversity of Buddhist traditions.A New Translation From The Original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, Japanese, And Apabhramsa.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163206249
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 294.38
Language: English
Number of pages: 326
Weight: 648g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 22mm