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Scripture of the lotus blossom of the fine dharma : The lotus sutra / translated by Leon Hurvitz.
LIBRA BQ2052.E5 H87
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- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Buddhist studies and translations
- Translations from the Oriental classics
- Records of civilization, sources and studies ; no. 94.
- Buddhist studies and translations.
- Translations from the Oriental classics.
- Records of civilization, sources and studies ; no. 94
- Standardized Title:
- Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Saddharmapuṇḍarīkasūtra. English
- Language:
- Chinese
- English
- Sanskrit
- Physical Description:
- xxviii, 421 pages ; 23 cm.
- Other Title:
- The lotus sutra.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Columbia University Press, 1976.
- Summary:
- This is a translation of a Buddhist scripture which was originally written in Sanskrit but is best known to Buddhists through Chinese versions. It is one of the most influential and popular texts of Maha?ya?na Buddhism. The work is famous and beloved throughout the Far East for its parables; presentation of abstract religious concepts in concrete images; the innumerable fascinating beings which people the work; and the charm, warmth, and directness of its style.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 0231037899.
- OCLC:
- 1992155
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