The gospel of Buddha according to old records / Paul Carus ; introduction by Martin Verhoeven ; foreword by Donald S. Lopez ; preface by Blouke Carus ; illustrations by Keichu Yamada and Olga Kopetzky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carus, Paul, 1852-1919.

Contributor:

Carus, Paul, 1852-1919.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gautama Buddha--Teachings.

Gautama Buddha.

Teachings.

Physical Description:

xiii, 522 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : Open Court, [2004]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: The gospel of Buddha : compiled from ancient records. 1917.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Related Work:

Carus, Paul, 1852-1919. Gospel of Buddha.

ISBN:

0812695607

OCLC:

54685549