The Buddhavamsa And The Cariya-Pitaka (1882)

By Richard Morris

Book Overview

The Buddhavamsa And The Cariya-Pitaka is a book written by Richard Morris in 1882. This book is a translation of two important Buddhist texts, the Buddhavamsa and the Cariya-Pitaka. The Buddhavamsa is a part of the Pali Canon, which is the primary scripture of Theravada Buddhism. It is a collection of stories about the lives of the Buddha's disciples and the events that led up to their enlightenment. The Cariya-Pitaka is also a part of the Pali Canon and it contains stories about the Buddha's previous lives and his journey towards enlightenment. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive translation of these two texts, along with an introduction that discusses the history and significance of the texts. The translation is accurate and faithful to the original text, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Buddhism. The book also includes footnotes and annotations that provide additional context and explanation of the text. Overall, The Buddhavamsa And The Cariya-Pitaka is an important work for anyone interested in the history and teachings of Buddhism. It provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the Buddha's disciples and the events that shaped their spiritual journeys. The book is well-written, informative, and engaging, making it an excellent resource for both scholars and general readers alike.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: 1120731941
• ISBN13: 9781120731944
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"