The Eternal Legacy
An Introduction to the Canonical Literature of Buddhism
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Brilliantly and concisely summarises the essence of core teachings such as the Jataka Tales, Samyutta-nikaya, Anguttara-nikaya, Diamond Sutra, White Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirt-nirdesa, Lankavatara Sutra, Sutra of Golden Light, Flower-Ornament Sutra, Perfection of Wisdom teachings, the Abhidharma and more. Also addresses the question of what actual constitutes Buddhism’s authentic canonical literature. This new edition includes a fresh preface by the author. Realizing that he was a Buddhist at age 16, Sangharakshita eventually spent 20 years in India. Returning to England, he established Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (1967); Western Buddhist Order (1968). Author of nearly 50 books.
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The Eternal Legacy, Bhikshu Sangharakshita
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- Titre
- The Eternal Legacy
- Sous-titre
- An Introduction to the Canonical Literature of Buddhism
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Bhikshu Sangharakshita
- Éditeur
- Tharpa Publications
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN10
- 0948006021
- ISBN13
- 9780948006029
- Séries
- Catégories
- Mots clés
- Thématique philosophique, Bouddhisme tibétain
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- Brilliantly and concisely summarises the essence of core teachings such as the Jataka Tales, Samyutta-nikaya, Anguttara-nikaya, Diamond Sutra, White Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirt-nirdesa, Lankavatara Sutra, Sutra of Golden Light, Flower-Ornament Sutra, Perfection of Wisdom teachings, the Abhidharma and more. Also addresses the question of what actual constitutes Buddhism’s authentic canonical literature. This new edition includes a fresh preface by the author. Realizing that he was a Buddhist at age 16, Sangharakshita eventually spent 20 years in India. Returning to England, he established Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (1967); Western Buddhist Order (1968). Author of nearly 50 books.