Originally published in 1986. In this study of initiation in the Nikayas (Discourses of the Buddha), the author presents evidence which makes it clear that salvation in early Buddhism depended u…
Leopold is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not…
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the di…
The Mogao grottoes in northwestern China, located near the town of Dunhuang on the fabled Silk Road, constitute one of the world's most significant sites of Buddhist art. In some five hundred caves…
continues the study of Gandharan Buddhist texts and is the first investigation of a scroll from the Senior Collection of Kharosthi manuscripts. The Senior Collection, which is named after its owner…
continues the study of Gandharan Buddhist texts and is the first investigation of a scroll from the Senior Collection of Kharosthi manuscripts. The Senior Collection, which is named after its owner…
A chronological account of the development of the Two-Truth theory which forms the foundation of T'ien T'ai philosophy, the teaching of the Threefold Truth, and includes an annotated translation of…
The first complete history of Central Eurasia from ancient times to the present day, Empires of the Silk Road represents a fundamental rethinking of the origins, history, and significance of this m…
Divine Stories is the inaugural volume in a landmark translation series devoted to making the wealth of classical Indian Buddhism accessible to modern readers. The stories here, among the first tex…
Dharmakirti's second fundamental treatise, the Pramana viniscaya, contains a mature and comprehensive explanation of his epistemology and logic. The work of this influential Indian philosopher, act…
At head of title: China Tibetology Research Center, Austrian Academy of Sciences The author, Candrakīrti, is almost certainly not the same as Candrakīrti, 7th cent. cf. p. x Chinese colophon re…
The Buddha didn't only teach ideas, he taught a method through which we may obtain Enlightenment and invited people to come and try his method. The Pali Canon, the literature of Theravada Buddhism …
The practice of Buddhism in Myanmar (Burma) has resulted in the production of dazzling objects since the 5th century. This landmark publication presents the first overview of these magnificent work…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-419) and index. Boxes, figures, and maps -- Preface -- Pronunciation guide -- Introduction -- 1. The life of Gautama Buddha. The early life of …