World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Lucien Stryk
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 133
Category/GenreBuddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9780802130952
ClassificationsDewey:294.38
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication Date 18 February 1994
Publication Country United States

Description

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