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The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient Records
Hardback
Main Details
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The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient Records
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| Authors and Contributors |
Compiled by Paul Carus
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Introduction by Martin Verhoven
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:512 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 247,Width 184 |
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| Category/Genre | Buddhism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780812695601
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| Classifications | Dewey:294.3 |
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| Illustrations |
25 color illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
5 August 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Gospel of Buddha, the classic text on Buddhism that first introduced many Westerners to Buddha and his teachings, was first published in 1894 and immediately became a worldwide bestseller. Author Paul Carus (1852 1919) collected many accounts of Buddha's life, teachings, and death, and fashioned a coherent and gripping narrative. It was easily understood and popular with Americans because it resembled a Christian "gospel." Martin Verhoeven's detailed introduction describes the circumstances surrounding Carus's achievement, and the book's relation to other strands of Buddhist teaching. This edition also includes 25 newly rediscovered paintings by the renowned Buddhist artist Yamada.
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