Malalasekera (148 results)

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Pali Literature of Ceylon is of great extent & importance & also of multifarious interest, it is of value alike to the historian & the student of folklore, to the philogist &the student of comparative religion. Broadly speaking, it may be classified under three main heads.The author traces the development of Sri Lankas Pali literature from its origins, through the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruva periods, down to the early twentieth century. Since the history of the island, its Buddhist faith, and its Pali literature are inseparably intertwined, his book is at the same time a gracefully written history of Sri Lanka as reflected in its literary heritage. The Pali Literature of Ceylon is vast and important, attracting historians, folklore lovers, linguists, and religion scholars. It spans ancient to 20th century, showcasing Sri Lanka's history, Buddhism, and Pali literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. xx + 308.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This is a VG 5th printing paperback copy, blue spine.

Condition: New. pp. xx + 308 Index Revised Edition.

Condition: New. pp. xx + 308.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (Buddhism, race relations) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 32mo. Owners name to front cover .fade to edge of covers.Rusty staples. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. Saffron card stock cover. Book is gently used with some minor wear. There is a an edge tear on bottom of front cover. Tightly bound copy with clean interior having no markings, writing, underlining, or highlighting in margins or text block. Inv. # 11751. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Saffron card stock cover. Book is gently used with only minor wear. Tightly bound copy with clean interior having no markings, writing, underlining, or highlighting in margins or text block. Inv. # 11752.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Saffron card stock cover. Book is gently used with only minor wear. Tightly bound copy with clean interior having no markings, writing, underlining, or highlighting in margins or text block. Inv. # 11753.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788120830219 N.A.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Fair. Orange wraps, bagged for protection with a stiff backing board. Heavy wear to spine, covers and pages. Color faded spine with some small chips and small section of bottom torn away. Liquid damage to bottom spine hinges, bottom half back cover and bottom of some pages in back. 6 pages in back torn away but paperclipped to back cover. Brown stains to inside front cover and fly page. Small pencil writing to top of fly page. All text and pictures are still clear and readable. Once Read Books, cover scan available - just ask, OnceReadBooks com Orders shipped via USPS.…

Condition: Good. 1958. Paperback. Clean copy showing some age and shelf wear. Previous owners ex-libris stickers to inside front cover and half-title page. Remains a good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

The Pali Literature of Ceylon is of great extent and importance and also of multifarious interest it is of value alike to the historian and the student of folklore to the philologist and the student of comparative religion Broadly speaking it may be classified under three main heads First-The Buddhist scriptures or Tipitaka which from Pali canon Second The commentaries of Buddhaghosa his contemporaries and successors exegetical expositions of the text of the Tipitaka compiled as we have them now only after the fifty century of the Christain era but alleged to be based upon records of distinctly greater antiquity and Third-Historical grammatical and other works on secular subjects which have been produced by scholars at various times from about the fifth century to the present day 308 pp.…

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Paper Covers. Condition: Good. Good copy. Slight, very slight, wear to covers. pages 337 to 504 of this Encyclopaedia of Buddhism under the direction of Bauddha Kaṭayutu Depārtamēntuva.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788120830202 N.A.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Heavy; No DJ. Boards sunned and stained; text clean, binding firm. 1066 pages.

Condition: Good. 1958. Paperback. Clean copy showing some age and shelf wear. Previous owners ex-libris stickers to inside front cover and half-title page. Remains a good copy. . . . .