Buddhism: Its Essence and Development - Couverture souple

Conze, Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 142864931X ISBN 13 : 9781428649316

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

Buddhism: Its Essence And Development is a comprehensive book by Edward Conze that provides an in-depth understanding of Buddhism, its history, and its development over time. The book covers the essential teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Three Universal Truths. It also delves into the different schools of Buddhism, such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, and their unique practices and beliefs. Conze explores the life of the Buddha and his teachings, as well as the development of Buddhism in India and its spread to other parts of Asia. He also discusses the impact of Buddhism on art, literature, and philosophy, and its influence on modern Western culture. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and lay readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about Buddhism and its significance in the world today.A Survey Of The Range Of Buddhist Thought From A Scientific Point Of View.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This timely new edition of a Buddhist classic reminds us that true happiness is not to be found in material comfort and earthly satisfaction but in the pursuit of a higher ideal. Demonstrating throughout his heartfelt response to the fundamental wisdom of the Buddha, Edward Conze presents a readable introduction to the doctrines, methods,and literature that have developed within the many schools of Buddhism as a result of their different approaches to the goal.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. Conze was one of the great Buddhist translators, comparable with the indefatigable Chinese translators Kumarajiva and Hsuan-Tsang.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 142864931X
• ISBN 13: 9781428649316
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 228
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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