Buddhist Texts Through The Ages - Paperback

by Edward Conze (Editor), I. B. Horner (Editor), D. Snellgrove (Editor)

Buddhist Texts Through The Ages is a comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts compiled and edited by Edward Conze. The book covers the entire span of Buddhist literature, from the earliest Pali texts to the Mahayana sutras and beyond, all the way up to the modern era. The texts are presented in their original languages, including Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, and Tibetan, along with translations into English. The book is organized thematically, with sections on the Buddha's life and teachings, the development of Buddhist philosophy and doctrine, and the various schools and traditions of Buddhism. Each section includes a detailed introduction providing historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of key concepts and terms. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Buddhism, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse world of Buddhist literature.A New Translation From The Original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, Japanese, And Apabhramsa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.