The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy by Takakusu Junjiro is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental teachings of Buddhism. The book covers the essential concepts of Buddhist philosophy, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Three Marks of Existence. It also explores the key principles of Buddhist ethics and the concept of emptiness, as well as the various schools of Buddhist thought and their differences.The author, Takakusu Junjiro, was a renowned scholar of Buddhism and a professor at the ...
Read More
The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy by Takakusu Junjiro is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental teachings of Buddhism. The book covers the essential concepts of Buddhist philosophy, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Three Marks of Existence. It also explores the key principles of Buddhist ethics and the concept of emptiness, as well as the various schools of Buddhist thought and their differences.The author, Takakusu Junjiro, was a renowned scholar of Buddhism and a professor at the University of Tokyo. His expertise in Buddhist philosophy is evident in the book, which is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it suitable for both beginners and advanced students of Buddhism.The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Buddhist philosophy. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical and cultural context of Buddhism, while the second chapter explores the basic teachings of the Buddha. The third chapter delves into the concept of karma and rebirth, while the fourth chapter examines the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.The fifth chapter discusses the ethical principles of Buddhism, including the Five Precepts and the concept of Right Action. The sixth chapter explores the concept of emptiness, which is central to many schools of Buddhist thought. Finally, the seventh chapter provides an overview of the various schools of Buddhism, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.Overall, The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy is an excellent introduction to the key concepts of Buddhism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the philosophy and teachings of this ancient religion.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.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.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by J. Hood, Booksellers, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Baldwin City, KS, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Motilal Banarsidass.
Add this copy of The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy to cart. $29.42, new condition, Sold by Media Smart rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hawthorne, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd. MLBD.
Add this copy of The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy to cart. $53.99, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Motilal Banarsidass.
Add this copy of The Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy to cart. $86.02, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Motilal Banarsidass.
