Buddhist Scriptures(English, Paperback, Lopez Donald)

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Buddhist Scriptures(English, Paperback, Lopez Donald) is written by Lopez Donald and published by Penguin Books Ltd. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 014044758X (ISBN 10) and 9780140447583 (ISBN 13).

A rich new selection of writings that reveal the core teachings of the Buddhist tradition While Buddhism has no central text comparable to the Bible or Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of the Buddha. In this rich anthology, eminent scholar Donald S. Lopez, Jr., brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from such languages as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese. There are tales of the Buddha’s past lives, a discussion of qualities and qualifications for a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast and profound nature of the Buddhist tradition.