Buddhist Scriptures And Literature

By Laurence Austine Waddell

Book Overview

""Buddhist Scriptures and Literature"" by L. Austine Waddell is a comprehensive overview of the sacred texts and literary works of Buddhism. The book covers the origins and development of Buddhist literature, including the Pali Canon, the Mahayana Sutras, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. It also explores the various genres of Buddhist literature, such as poetry, drama, and biography. The author provides insight into the meaning and significance of these texts, as well as their historical and cultural context. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, its teachings, and its literature.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Buddhism of Tibet Or Lamaism, by L. Austine Waddell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135055.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: 1162828242
• ISBN13: 9781162828244
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"