Buddhism: Its Essence and Development - Couverture souple

Conze, Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1899579400 ISBN 13 : 9781899579402

Editeur : Windhorse Publications, 2002

Synopsis

This 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.

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: Windhorse Publications
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1899579400
• ISBN 13: 9781899579402
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible