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What is World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature (Introduction to Buddhist Literature) about?

Selections from the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature. For readers who want a deeper understanding of Buddhism, this is a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume. It includes the most significant texts from the vast body of Buddhist literature, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism—or for those using it 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. “The best available translations.” —Library Journal

Author

with introduction and commentaries by Lucien Stryk

Publisher

Grove Press; Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780394179742

Subjects

Philosophy, Buddhism, History