The Maha-Bodhi-Vamsa (1891)

By Sandford Arthur Strong

Book Overview

The Maha-Bodhi-Vamsa is a book written by Sandford Arthur Strong and published in 1891. The book is a historical and religious account of the Buddhist temple of Maha Bodhi in Bodh Gaya, India, which is believed to be the site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. The book provides a detailed description of the temple's history, including its construction, destruction, and restoration. It also explores the religious significance of the temple and its role in the development of Buddhism. The Maha-Bodhi-Vamsa is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical account of the temple, including its origins, construction, and destruction. The second part explores the religious significance of the temple and its role in the development of Buddhism. The third part provides a detailed description of the temple's architecture and artwork.Overall, The Maha-Bodhi-Vamsa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and religion of Buddhism, as well as those interested in the architecture and artwork of ancient temples.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: 1104660938
• ISBN13: 9781104660932
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"