Buddhist Scriptures, 9780140447583
Paperback
Explore Buddha’s teachings: a diverse anthology of scriptures across Asia.

Buddhist Scriptures

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  • Paperback

    608 pages

  • Release Date

    12 May 2004

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Summary

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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780140447583
ISBN-10:014044758X
Author:Donald Lopez
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:608
Edition:1st
Release Date:12 May 2004
Weight:441g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 33mm
Series:Penguin Classics
About The Author

Donald Lopez

Donald Lopez is Professor 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).

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