Mahayana Myths and Stories

Mahayana Myths and Stories
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Publisher : Windhorse Publications
Total Pages : 597
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ISBN-10 : 9781909314900
ISBN-13 : 1909314900
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Book Synopsis Mahayana Myths and Stories by : Sangharakshita

Download or read book Mahayana Myths and Stories written by Sangharakshita and published by Windhorse Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sangharakshita introduces us to the wonderful world of three of the best-loved Mahayana sutras - a world from which we emerge with treasures in the form of teachings and advice that are a great support in how to live our lives in the everyday world. From the transcendental critique of religion and the means of unification offered by the Vimalakirti-nirdesa to the light shed on economics, ecology and politics by the Sutra of Golden Light, these commentaries offer a unique and deeply meaningful perspective on the value of human existence.


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