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…
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 …
Buddhism and Bioethics discuss contemporary issues in medical ethics from a Buddhist perspective. Drawing on ancient and modern sources, the book shows how Buddhist ethical principles can be applie…
This book presents a comparative study of the discourses that make up the Pali Majjhima-nikaya, alongside their known parallels transmitted in other reciter traditions and preserved in various lang…
This unique anthology of Buddhist scriptures traces the development of Buddhism through the ages and around the world. Designed to serve scholars and students alike, this classic text has become a …
Setting Out on the Great Way brings together different perspectives on the origins and early history of Mahayana Buddhism and delves into selected aspects of its formative period.
As the Dead Sea scrolls have changed our understanding of Judaism and early Christianity, so a set of twenty-nine scrolls recently acquired by the British Library promise to provide a window into a…
Gotama the Buddha, who lived the life of a wandering ascetic in northern India during the fifth century BCE, is looked to as the founder of one of the world's major religions. One of the main sourc…
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha is a complete translation of the Samyutta Nikaya -- the third great collection of the Buddha's discourses preserved in the Pali Canon -- containing all of the…