World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature

by Lucien Stryk

Book Overview

This is a selection from among the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature, culled especially for readers who want a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism -- and to facilitate the use of this volume in an academic context -- the pieces are arranged in chronological order and each chapter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080213095X
• ISBN13: 9780802130952
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.6"