World of the Buddha An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature

Name: World of the Buddha An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature
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ISBN: 9780802130952

ISBN-10: 080213095X

ISBN-13: 9780802130952

Edition: N/A

Authors: Lucien Stryk

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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.

Book details

List price: $17.00
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/18/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 1.12" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Lucien Stryk, whose translations figure prominently in Zen, is co-editor with the late Takashi Ikemoto, of the Penguin Book of Zen Poetry. He lives in Dekalb, Illinois.