World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature

This is a selection from among the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature, culled especially for readers who want a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism--and to facilitate the use of this volume 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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Published: 02/18/1994
ISBN: 9780802130952
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.62h x 5.56w x 1.18d