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The Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha: Early Discourses, the Dhammapada and Later Basic Writings Paperback - 2000
by E. A. Burtt (Editor)
- Used
- Paperback
With its origins in ancient India, Buddhism is a system of thought that has enriched the religious lives of billions. Anyone who wants to learn more about Buddhism can go directly to this collection of original documents.
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Details
- Title The Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha: Early Discourses, the Dhammapada and Later Basic Writings
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reissue
- Condition Used; Very Good
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, New York
- Date 2000-04-10
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 3675832
- ISBN 9780451200778 / 0451200772
- Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
- Dimensions 8.04 x 5.4 x 0.6 in (20.42 x 13.72 x 1.52 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Buddhist
- Library of Congress subjects Buddhism - Sacred books
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 55005474
- Dewey Decimal Code 294.3
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Summary
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With clear, helpful commentary by scholar E. A. Burtt, this book will familiarize you with:
-- THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
-- THE EIGHTFOLD PATH
-- THE ZENAKA STORY OF BUDDHA'S BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE
-- A ZEN "KOAN"
-- THE WHITE LOTUS ODE
AND MORE
Filled with essential documents and touching upon such topics as compassion, mental health, monastic life, and the nature of nirvana, this book will introduce you to -- or deepen your understanding of -- one of the world's great religions, devoted to the realization of universal love.