The Story of the Giant Disciples of Buddha: Ananda and Maha-Kasyapa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168673626)

The Story Of The Giant Disciples Of Buddha: Ananda And Maha-Kasyapa is a book written by Sokei-Ann Sasaki. The book tells the story of two of the most important disciples of Buddha, Ananda and Maha-Kasyapa. Ananda was known for his exceptional memory and was responsible for preserving the teachings of Buddha. Maha-Kasyapa was known for his wisdom and was chosen by Buddha to lead the sangha after his death. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these two disciples and their contributions to Buddhism. It also explores the teachings of Buddha and how they influenced the lives of Ananda and Maha-Kasyapa. The author, Sokei-Ann Sasaki, is a Zen teacher and scholar who has written extensively on Buddhism. Her writing is clear and accessible, making this book suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in Buddhism. Overall, The Story Of The Giant Disciples Of Buddha: Ananda And Maha-Kasyapa is a fascinating account of two important figures in Buddhist history and their impact on the religion.From The Chinese Version Of The Sutras Of Buddhism.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: Sokei-Ann Sasaki
ISBN-10: 1168673623
ISBN-13: 9781168673626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d