A Handbook of Chinese Buddhism Being a Sanskrit, Chinese Dictionary

By Ernest J. Eitel, Ernest Johann Eitel, K Takakuwa

Book Overview

A Handbook of Chinese Buddhism Being a Sanskrit, Chinese Dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the language and terminology used in Chinese Buddhism. Written by Ernest J. Eitel, a renowned scholar and expert on Chinese Buddhism, the book provides a detailed analysis of the Sanskrit and Chinese words and phrases commonly used in Buddhist texts. The handbook is an essential resource for anyone studying Chinese Buddhism, as it offers a wealth of information on the language and culture of this ancient religion. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about Chinese Buddhism, this book is an invaluable resource that provides a deep understanding of the language and traditions of this fascinating religion.1888. With Vocabularies of Buddhist Terms in Pali, Singhalese, Siamese, Burmese, Tibetan, Mongolian and Japanese. From the Preface: The student of Chinese religious literature finds himself at almost every step hampered by the continual recurrence of Sanskrit and other foreign terms embedded in the text, generally without a word of explanation. These form a series of vexatious riddles for a clue to which one has to go beyond the range of a Chinese library. This is especially the case with Buddhist works, many of which are simply translations from Sanskrit or Pali or Tibetan originals. Hence arises the need of a Dictionary like the present which aims at smoothing the pathway to an understanding of Buddhism and of native religions influenced by it.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: 1162757205
• ISBN13: 9781162757209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"