This unique anthology of Buddhist scriptures traces the development of Buddhism through the ages and around the world. Designed to serve scholars and students, this classic text has also become a valuable resource for Buddhists and all those who wish to explore for themselves the original sources of one of the world's great religions. Accessible and jargon-free, these translations from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese are presented in plain English by four leading experts on the language and literature of Buddhism, while a glossary of foreign terms completes a thoroughly comprehensive and timeless introduction to the subject.
- ISBN13 9781851681075
- Publish Date 7 September 1995 (first published 1 January 1954)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 April 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oneworld Publications
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 328
- Language English