Buddhist Scriptures (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780140447583)

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 tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast nature of the Buddhist tradition.

Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 014044758X
ISBN-13: 9780140447583
Publisher: Penguin Group
Language: English
Published: 08/31/2004
Pages: 608
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 7.78h x 5.04w x 1.09d