Edward Conze
Author
Language
English
Description
Based on a series of Oxford lectures delivered by a well-known Buddhist scholar, this volume covers the entire range of Buddhist thought. It introduces Buddhism as both religion and philosophy, discusses its common ground with other faiths throughout the world, contrasts monastic and popular Buddhism, and defines old and new schools of thought.
Author
Publisher
Harper & Row
Publication Date
1956
Language
English
Description
As prayer is to the Christian life, so meditation is the very heart of Buddhist life. This introduction explains the meaning and purpose of meditation. Its series of devotional exercises include instructions on maintaining mental and physical awareness during meditation, with advice on postures, breathing, repudiation of the sensory world, and more.
Author
Language
English
Description
Edward Conze presents the premier anthology of Buddhist texts and scriptures in this stunningly ambitious collection. He traces the development of Buddhism through the ages, with translations from the original Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese. For those looking for the perfect companion to Conze's original text, Buddhism, or for those new to Buddhist theology, Buddhist Texts Through the Ages contains a thorough and comprehensive guide...
Author
Series
Penguin classics volume l88
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
1959.
Language
English
Author
Series
Ann Arbor paperbacks volume aa129
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
1967.
Language
English
Author
Series
Indo-Iranian monographs volume 6
Publisher
Mouton
Publication Date
1960.
Language
English
Author
Series
Serie orientale Roma volume 6
Publisher
Is. M.E.O
Publication Date
1954.
Language
English
Series
Wheel series volume 1
Publisher
Four Seasons Foundation; distributed by Book People, Berkeley
Publication Date
1973.
Language
English

