Buddhist Mahayana Texts: The Sacred Books of the East V49 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163200551)

Buddhist Mahayana Texts: The Sacred Books of the East V49 is a collection of Buddhist texts translated into English by F. Max Muller. The Mahayana texts are a branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the path of the bodhisattva, or one who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. The book includes a variety of texts from different Mahayana traditions, including the Lotus Sutra, the Diamond Sutra, and the Heart Sutra. These texts explore topics such as emptiness, compassion, and the nature of reality. The translations are accompanied by introductions and notes that provide context and explain key concepts. The book is part of the Sacred Books of the East series, which is a collection of translations of religious and philosophical texts from various traditions. Overall, Buddhist Mahayana Texts: The Sacred Books of the East V49 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, particularly those interested in the Mahayana tradition.1897. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part I contains The Buddha-Karita of Asvaghosha: Books I-XVII. Part II contains: The Larger Sukavati-Vyuha; The Smaller Sukavati-Vyuha; The Bagrakkhedika; The Larger Pragna-Paramita-Hridaya-Sutra; The Smaller Pragna-Paramita-Hridaya-Sutra; and The Amitayur-Dhyana-Sutra. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. Max Muller
ISBN-10: 1163200557
ISBN-13: 9781163200551
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 126
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d