Synopses & Reviews
This scholarly yet highly readable volume offers a concise introduction to the tenets of Buddhism. A brief biography and an overview of doctrine is followed by a series of Pali texts, attributed to Buddha himself. Rich in parables and observations, the texts are thematically organized around the founder, his prophesies, training, and the transcendent state.
Synopsis
Scholarly, highly readable volume offers concise introduction to tenets of Buddhism. A series of Pali texts focuses on Gotama and his prophecies, training in Buddhist thought and conduct, transcendence through dharma.
Synopsis
Scholarly, highly readable volume offers concise introduction to tenets of Buddhism. After a brief biography and an overview of Buddha's doctrine, a series of Pali texts focuses on the founder and his prophesies.