Buddhist Scriptures

Name: Buddhist Scriptures
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140447583
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By Donald Lopez

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Buddhist Scriptures by Donald Lopez offers a comprehensive collection of texts that span the vast landscape of Buddhist thought and practice. The book covers early discourses attributed to the Buddha, philosophical treatises, and ceremonial texts, showcasing the rich diversity and cultural contexts of Buddhism across Asia. It serves as both an introduction and an in-depth exploration of the foundational writings in Buddhist tradition.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the rich tapestry of Buddhist thought and practice. It offers a compelling collection of texts that illuminate the diverse teachings and wisdom from various Buddhist traditions. Whether you're new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, this exploration of spiritual insights and cultural contexts is sure to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Buddhist philosophies.

Buddhist Scriptures

While Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha. This work provides tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment.

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A rich new selection of Buddhist writings, representing the full range of historical periods, geographical origins and literary styles.

While Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha. This rich anthology brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese.

There are tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast nature of the Buddhist tradition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140447583

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 441g

Pages: 608

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Classic Fiction Donald Lopez Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Donald Lopez is Professsor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan. He is the author of Buddhism (Penguin, 2000, r/i 2002) and Modern Buddhism (Penguin, 2002).