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The Diamond Sutra: The Prajna Paramita
Paperback
Main Details
| Title |
The Diamond Sutra: The Prajna Paramita
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) William Gemmell
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Translated by William Gemmell
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 127 |
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| Category/Genre | Buddhism
Sacred texts |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780892540754
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| Classifications | Dewey:294.385 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
17 February 2003 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
First published in 1912, William Gemmell's translation of "The Diamond Sutra" was one of the first books to introduce general readers in the West to Buddhism. A sacred Buddhist text, it recounts the Buddha's discourse to one of his disciples. It discusses fundamental Buddhist practices, including how food is to be consumed, begging for alms, and monastic vows. Gemmell's annotated translation presents information from the Asia experts of his day. The annotation also provides relevant parallels between Buddhist principles and Western spirituality.
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