Buddhist texts through the ages.
This unique anthology of Buddhist scriptures traces the development of Buddhism through the ages and around the world. Designed to serve scholars and students alike, this classic text has become a valuable resource for Buddhists and all those who wish to explore for themselves the original sources o...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Multiple |
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New York,
Harper & Row
[1964]
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| Edition: | 1st Harper Torchbook ed. |
| Series: | Harper torchbooks ;
113. |
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| Summary: | This unique anthology of Buddhist scriptures traces the development of Buddhism through the ages and around the world. Designed to serve scholars and students alike, this classic text has become a valuable resource for Buddhists and all those who wish to explore for themselves the original sources of one of the world's great religions. Accessible and jargon-free, these translations from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, and Japanese are presented in plain English by four leading experts on the language and literature of Buddhism, while a glossary of foreign terms completes a thoroughly comprehensive and timeless introduction to the subject. -- Refers to newer edition. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published Oxford, B. Cassirer, 1954. "Designed as a sequel to Dr. Conze's book, Buddhism." |
| Physical Description: | 322 pages diagram 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-310). |