Buddhaghosha's Parables (1870)

By F. Max Müller, Buddhaghosa, Henry Thomas Rogers

Book Overview

Buddhaghosha's Parables is a collection of Buddhist stories and moral lessons compiled by the Indian scholar and monk Buddhaghosha in the 5th century CE. This book, first published in 1870, includes 50 parables that illustrate various aspects of Buddhist philosophy and ethics. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of mindfulness and the dangers of attachment, to the virtues of compassion and the nature of enlightenment. Each parable is accompanied by a commentary that explains its meaning and relevance to Buddhist practice. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism or seeking to deepen their understanding of Buddhist teachings.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: 1165935384
• ISBN13: 9781165935383
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"