Buddhist Scriptures by

Buddhist Scriptures

608 pages first pub 1959 (view editions)

nonfiction philosophy religion challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for a reader seeking a deep, scholarly exploration of Buddhist teachings through diverse historical texts, offering intellectual engagement and reflective insights into the tradition's core principles.

Description

While Buddhism has no central text comparable to the Bible or Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of the Buddha. In this rich anthology, eminent scholar Donald S. Lopez, Jr. b...

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3.85
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Moods

inspiring: 83%

challenging: 66%

informative: 66%

reflective: 66%

dark: 16%

emotional: 16%

hopeful: 16%

mysterious: 16%


Pace

20% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
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