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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... Read Full Overview

A volume of key writings on the Buddha, collected from a variety of languages and traditions 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... Read Full Overview

Striving to understand the truth of the human condition and determining the path to spiritual enlightenment is the fundamental nature of Buddhism. Lighting this path is the Buddha, committed to guiding human beings to pure and happy lives. Buddhist Scriptures presents a collection... Read Full Overview

""Buddha The Word"" is a spiritual book that delves into the teachings and philosophy of Buddha. Written by an anonymous author, the book explores the life of Buddha, his journey towards enlightenment, and the principles of Buddhism. It discusses the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold... Read Full Overview

WHAT, now, is Right Understanding? It is understanding the Four Truths. To understand suffering; to understand the origin of suffering; to understand the extinction of suffering; to understand the path that leads to the extinction of suffering: This is called Right Understanding.This... Read Full Overview