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The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom
Edward Conze (Ed.)
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Paperback. Some 2000 years ago Buddhism experienced a major reformation through a movement called the Mahayana, or "Great Vehicle," which dominated religious through in much of Asia for many centuries and still exerts considerable influence. This title deals with this reformation movement. Editor(s): Conze, Edward. Translator(s): Conze, Edward. Series: Center for South & Southeast Asia Studies, UC Berkeley. Num Pages: 697 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 210 x 50. Weight in Grams: 812.
Some 2000 years ago Buddhism experienced a major reformation through a movement called the Mahayana, or "Great Vehicle," which dominated religious through in much of Asia for many centuries and still exerts considerable influence. The basic Mahayana texts, sermons ascribed to the Buddha and called "sutras" in Sanskrit, discussed the "perfect wisdom." The "Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom" took shape between 50 and 2000 A.D. in southern India during one of the most momentous outbursts of religious creativity in human history.
Some 2000 years ago Buddhism experienced a major reformation through a movement called the Mahayana, or "Great Vehicle," which dominated religious through in much of Asia for many centuries and still exerts considerable influence. The basic Mahayana texts, sermons ascribed to the Buddha and called "sutras" in Sanskrit, discussed the "perfect wisdom." The "Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom" took shape between 50 and 2000 A.D. in southern India during one of the most momentous outbursts of religious creativity in human history.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
697
Condition
New
Series
Center for South & Southeast Asia Studies, UC Berkeley
Number of Pages
697
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520053212
SKU
V9780520053212
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About Edward Conze (Ed.)
Edward Conze (1904 - September 24, 1979) was an Anglo-German scholar best known for his pioneering translations of Buddhist texts.
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