Publisher's Synopsis
Buddhist Texts From Japan is a book written by F. Max Muller, originally published in 1881. The book contains a collection of Buddhist texts that were translated from Japanese into English by Muller. These texts include various Buddhist sutras, commentaries, and other writings that were influential in Japan during the 19th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which contains a different set of texts. The first section includes translations of the Lotus Sutra, the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra, and the Sukhavati Vyuha Sutra. The second section contains translations of the Avatamsaka Sutra and the Lankavatara Sutra. The third section includes translations of the Tathagatagarbha Sutra and the Mahaparinirvana Sutra. In addition to the translations themselves, the book also includes an introduction by Muller that provides some context for the texts and discusses their significance in Japanese Buddhism. Muller was a prominent scholar of comparative religion and was particularly interested in the study of Buddhist texts. He was one of the first Western scholars to translate Buddhist texts from Japanese into English, and his work helped to introduce Buddhism to a wider audience in the West. Overall, Buddhist Texts From Japan is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of Buddhism in Japan and the ways in which Buddhist ideas were transmitted to the West. It is a valuable resource for scholars of Buddhism, comparative religion, and Japanese history and culture.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.
