Publisher's Synopsis
Buddhist Mahayana Texts: The Sacred Books of the East V49 (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a book written by F. Max Muller. This book is a collection of sacred texts of Mahayana Buddhism, which is one of the two main branches of Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism is known for its emphasis on compassion and the belief in the existence of bodhisattvas, who are enlightened beings that have chosen to remain in the world to help others achieve enlightenment.The book includes translations of various Mahayana texts, including the Lotus Sutra, the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra, and the Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra. These texts are considered to be some of the most important and influential texts in Mahayana Buddhism, and they provide insight into the beliefs, practices, and teachings of this branch of Buddhism.This particular edition of the book is a large print edition, which makes it easier to read for those who may have difficulty reading smaller print. Overall, Buddhist Mahayana Texts: The Sacred Books of the East V49 (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Mahayana Buddhism and its sacred texts.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1897. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part I contains The Buddha-Karita of Asvaghosha: Books I-XVII. Part II contains: The Larger Sukavati-Vyuha; The Smaller Sukavati-Vyuha; The Bagrakkhedika; The Larger Pragna-Paramita-Hridaya-Sutra; The Smaller Pragna-Paramita-Hridaya-Sutra; and The Amitayur-Dhyana-Sutra. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
