World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature (Introduction to Buddhist Literature)
World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature (Introduction to Buddhist Literature)
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Selections from the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature.  For readers who want a deeper understanding of Buddhism, this is a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume. It includes the most significant texts from the vast body of Buddhist literature, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao.  For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism—orfor those using it in an academic context—th 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.  “Thbest available translations.”—Lirary Journal