Broschiertes Buch

The Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha

Early Discourses, the Dhammapada and Later Basic Writings

Herausgeber: Burtt, E. A.

Beschreibung

With its origins in ancient India, Buddhism is a system of thought that has enriched the religious lives of billions--and in more recent times, swept through the Western world as well. Now anyone who wants to learn more about Buddhism can go directly to the source, with this collection of original documents--edited, with commentary, by a Cornell University professor of philosophy.

Autor

E. A. Burtt (1892–1989) was an American philosopher and educator. He was the Susan Linn Sage Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University and is the author of several books on the philosophy of religion, including Types of Religious Philosophy and The Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 135mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 332g
• ISBN-13: 9780451200778
• ISBN-10: 0451200772
• Artikelnr.: 65378992