World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature

By Lucien Stryk

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080213095X
• ISBN13: 9780802130952
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.6"