A Catena of Buddhist Scriptures from the Chinese Contributor(s): Beal, Samuel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1417949201 ISBN-13: 9781417949205 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2004 Annotation: 1871. In this volume Reverend Beal has translated works of Buddhist Literature in order to make them more accessible to a broader audience. This volume includes bits from Avatamsaka, Pindhadana, Lankavatara, Vimalakirti, Dharani, Kshitigarbha, Surangama, Lotus, Mahasahasra-Mandala, Prajnaparamita, Amitabha, Buddhanusmritti-samadhi, Diamond, Suvarna-prabhasa, Mahanidana, and other Sutras, plus various Vinayas and Shastras. The book is divided into the following Parts: Legends and Myths; Buddhism as a Religion; Scholastic Period; Mystic Period; and Decline and Fall. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings - History | Asia - China - Literary Collections | Asian - Chinese |
Dewey: 294.3 |
Physical Information: 1.01" H x 6" W x 9" L (1.45 lbs) 452 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
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Publisher Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work. |
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