The Sacred Literature of Buddhism is a comprehensive book written by George L. Hurst that delves into the rich and diverse literary tradition of Buddhism. The book covers the key texts and scriptures of Buddhism, including the Tripitaka, Mahayana sutras, and Tantric literature. It explores the historical, cultural, and religious context in which these texts were written, and provides a detailed analysis of their content and teachings.The book begins by providing an overview of the life and teachings of the Buddha, and then ...
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The Sacred Literature of Buddhism is a comprehensive book written by George L. Hurst that delves into the rich and diverse literary tradition of Buddhism. The book covers the key texts and scriptures of Buddhism, including the Tripitaka, Mahayana sutras, and Tantric literature. It explores the historical, cultural, and religious context in which these texts were written, and provides a detailed analysis of their content and teachings.The book begins by providing an overview of the life and teachings of the Buddha, and then goes on to explore the different schools of Buddhism and the texts that they consider to be sacred. It examines the role of the scriptures in Buddhist practice, and how they are used for meditation, prayer, and ritual.The Sacred Literature of Buddhism also discusses the major themes and concepts that are found in Buddhist literature, such as karma, rebirth, emptiness, and the Four Noble Truths. It examines the different ways in which these themes are expressed across different texts and traditions, and how they have been interpreted and understood by Buddhist scholars and practitioners over the centuries.Overall, The Sacred Literature of Buddhism is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Buddhism and its rich literary tradition. It provides a comprehensive overview of the key texts and teachings of Buddhism, and offers insights into their historical, cultural, and religious significance.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Literature, by George L. Hurst. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766105113.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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