Karma a Story of Buddhist Ethics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162740638)

""Karma: A Story of Buddhist Ethics"" by Paul Carus is a book that explores the concept of karma in Buddhism. The author delves into the origins and meaning of karma, as well as its application in everyday life. Through a series of stories and parables, Carus illustrates the importance of ethical behavior and the consequences of one's actions. The book also examines the role of karma in shaping one's destiny and the cycle of rebirth. Overall, ""Karma"" offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Buddhist ethics and the concept of karma.1894. Carus, an independent philosopher who studied and published on Eastern and Western philosophy, was instrumental in raising Western awareness of Buddhism at the turn of the century. Contents: Devala's Rice-Cart; The Jeweller's Purse; Business in Benares; Among the Robbers; The Spider-Web; Conversion of the Robber Chief; The Converted Robber's Tomb; and The Bequest of a Good Karma. See other works 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: Paul Carus
ISBN-10: 1162740639
ISBN-13: 9781162740638
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d