Buddhism: Its Essence and Development - Couverture souple

Conze, Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 812150905X ISBN 13 : 9788121509053

Editeur : Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, 1999

Synopsis

Buddhism is an Eastern form of spirituality. Its doctrine, in its basic assumptions, is identical with many other teachings all over the world, teachings which may be called mystical.

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: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 812150905X
• ISBN 13: 9788121509053
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 211
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible