A Buddhist Bible the favorite scriptures of the Zen sect: history of early Zen Buddhism self-realisation of noble wisdom the Diamond sutra the Prajna paramita sutra the sutra of the sixth patriarch

A Buddhist Bible the favorite scriptures of the Zen sect by Goddard Dwight is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 320 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

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A Buddhist Bible the favorite scriptures of the Zen sect: history of early Zen Buddhism self-realisation of noble wisdom the Diamond sutra the Prajna paramita sutra the sutra of the sixth patriarch - Gyan Books About The Book: A Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard is a foundational anthology of Mahāyāna Buddhist texts, with a focus on Zen. It includes translations and summaries of key scriptures such as The Diamond Sutra, The Prajñā Pāramitā Sutra, The Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch, and The Self-Realisation of Noble Wisdom. The book also outlines the history of early Zen Buddhism. Aimed at Western readers, it played a major role in introducing Zen philosophy and meditative wisdom to the English-speaking world

Book details

• Author: Goddard Dwight
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1932

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