The Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts: Parts 1 and 2 (The Sacred Books of the East (Volume 49 of 50))

ISBN 10: 1646798279 / ISBN 13: 9781646798278

Published by Cosimo Classics, 1905

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts: Parts 1 and 2 (The Sacred Books of the East (Volume 49 of 50))
• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication Date: 1905
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1646798279
• ISBN 13: 9781646798278
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization. The Buddhist Mahayan Texts (1894) translated by E.B. Cowell and J. Takakusu, is Volume XLIX of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book focuses on Buddhism and explores the Buddhist ideal of becoming fully awakened. This text is a valuable addition to the personal library of scholars and of those interested in Buddhism.

About the Author

E. B. COWELL (1826-1903) was an English-born orientalist who studied under various Indian scholars in Calcutta. He returned to England in 1867 to become the first professor of Sanskrit at Cambridge University. J. TAKAKUSU (1866-1945) was born in Japan and studied Sanskrit at Oxford University, earning his doctorate. He was known worldwide for his knowledge of Buddhism and dedication to higher education. F. MAX MÜLLER (1823-1900) was a German author and orientalist who lived in England most of his life. As a professor at Oxford, he combined the studies of language, culture, and religion to create the discipline of comparative mythology. His body of work included The Sacred Books of the East, which he had edited.