| Buddhist Texts Through the Ages Contributor(s): Horner, I. B. (Author), Snellgrove, David (Author), Waley, Arthur (Author) |
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ISBN: 178074398X ISBN-13: 9781780743981 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings - Literary Collections - Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan |
| Dewey: 294.38 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.70 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique anthology of Buddhist scripture traces the development of Buddhism through the ages and around the world. Designed to serve scholars and students, 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. |