By providing an annotated translation of, and applying the methods of literary criticism to, a first-century account of the life of the saint Purna, this study introduces the reader to the richness…
The position of women has been a subject of considerable interest in recent decades in all societies. In the West there has been a rethinking of the position of women in all spheres of activity. Th…
The Prajñā-pāramitā-ratna-guna-samcaya-gāthā (abbr. Rgs), 'Verses summarising the Precious Qualities of the Perfection of Wisdom', is a notable example of Buddhist Sanskrit literature at its …
This Book Which Analyses The Doctrine Of Prajnaparamita Or Transcendental Wisdom Is Based On Tibetan Exegetical Literature.
The Buddhist scripture containing teachings that bestow heroic progress on the path to Enlightement The Suramgamsamadhisutra is an early Mahayana Buddhist scripture. Within a narrative framework pr…
This volume analyzes the inscriptions, murals, and manuscripts of the Avatamsakasutra of the Tabo monestary focusing particularly on the Gandavyuhasutra and comments on Buddhist art being a mode of…
Guided by a lifetime's experience of Buddhist practice, Sangharakshita tackles the question: 'What is the Dharma?' from many different angles. The result is a basic starter kit of teachings and pra…