World of the Buddha: An Introduction to Buddhist Literature (Grove Press Eastern Philosophy and Literature series)
by Lucien Stryk
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- Paperback
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0394179749
- ISBN 13
- 9780394179742
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New York: Grove Press, 1982. Trade Paperback. First Evergreen Edition / first printing (stated). Good. Not from a library. 423 pages.
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.
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- Books of the World (US)
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- Title
- World of the Buddha: An Introduction to Buddhist Literature (Grove Press Eastern Philosophy and Literature series)
- Author
- Lucien Stryk
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0394179749
- ISBN 13
- 9780394179742
- Publisher
- Grove Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Pages
- 423
- Size
- 8vo
- Keywords
- religion, spirituality, Buddhism, Buddhist, literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- India; Asia; Religion & Spirituality;
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