Buddhist Legends Part One: Introduction, Synopses, Translation Of Books One And Two

by Eugene Watson Burlingame and Buddhaghosa

Book Overview

Buddhist Legends Part One is a comprehensive book that provides an introduction to Buddhist legends, synopses, and translations of books one and two. The book is authored by Eugene Watson Burlingame, a renowned scholar of Buddhism. The book is divided into three parts. The first part of the book offers an introduction to Buddhist legends. It provides an overview of the origin and development of Buddhist legends, their significance, and their role in Buddhist literature. The author also discusses the different types of Buddhist legends, such as Jataka tales, Avadanas, and Divyavadanas.The second part of the book contains synopses of books one and two of the Buddhist legends. These books contain stories about the previous lives of the Buddha, his disciples, and other important figures in Buddhist mythology. The synopses provide a brief summary of each story, its main characters, and its significance in Buddhist teachings.The third part of the book offers a translation of books one and two of the Buddhist legends. The translation is based on the original Pali texts and is accompanied by notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of each story.Overall, Buddhist Legends Part One is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about Buddhist legends and their significance in Buddhist teachings. The book is well-researched, comprehensive, and accessible, making it an excellent introduction to Buddhist literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430458313
• ISBN13: 9781430458319
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"