Jinacarita: Or, the Career of the Conqueror, a Pali Poem

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Book Overview

Jinacarita; Or The Career Of The Conqueror: A Pali Poem is a book written by Charles Duroiselle. It is a translation of a Pali poem that tells the story of the Buddha's life and teachings. The book follows the journey of the Buddha, from his birth as Prince Siddhartha, to his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and his subsequent teachings and travels throughout India. The poem is divided into 20 cantos, each describing a different stage of the Buddha's life. The book includes an introduction by the author, providing background information on the Pali language and the Buddhist religion. The translation is faithful to the original text, and the author has included footnotes to explain certain terms and concepts. Overall, Jinacarita; Or The Career Of The Conqueror: A Pali Poem is a comprehensive and engaging retelling of the life and teachings of the Buddha, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist literature and philosophy.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: 116323365X
• ISBN13: 9781163233658
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"