World of the Buddha

Download or read book World of the Buddha written by Lucien Stryk and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 1994-02-18 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a selection from among the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature, culled especially for readers who want a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism -- and to facilitate the use of this volume in an academic context -- the pieces are arranged in chronological order and each chapter is preceded by a separate commentary. In addition, there is a comprehensive description of life in India at the time of the Buddha and an outline of his life and mission.