The Gospel of Buddha, the classic text on Buddhism that first introduced many Westerners to Buddha and his teachings, was first published in 1894 and immediately became a worldwide bestseller. Author Paul Carus (1852-1919) collected many accounts of Buddha's life, teachings, and death, and fashioned a coherent and gripping narrative. It was easily understood and popular with Americans because it resembled a Christian gospel. Martin Verhoeven's detailed introduction describes the circumstances surrounding Carus's ...
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The Gospel of Buddha, the classic text on Buddhism that first introduced many Westerners to Buddha and his teachings, was first published in 1894 and immediately became a worldwide bestseller. Author Paul Carus (1852-1919) collected many accounts of Buddha's life, teachings, and death, and fashioned a coherent and gripping narrative. It was easily understood and popular with Americans because it resembled a Christian gospel. Martin Verhoeven's detailed introduction describes the circumstances surrounding Carus's achievement, and the book's relation to other strands of Buddhist teaching. This edition also includes 25 newly rediscovered paintings by the renowned Buddhist artist Yamada.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0812695607. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean.; 7.75 X 1.25 X 10.25 inches; 512 pages.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Open Court, 2004. 1st printing. Slightly rubbed at tips, else a fine, crisp copy. 522pp. Jacket now in a new mylar cover. Introduction by Martin J. Verhoeven. Foreword by Donald S. Lopez. Preface by Blouke Carus. Illustrations by Keichu Yamada and Olga Kopetzky. Heavy book: NO international orders. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall.
