Maitreya, the Future Buddha by Alan Sponberg
Originally published in 1988, this book is a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural study of the legend that has evolved around the figure of Maitreya, which followers of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama had agreed would be the future Buddha, and the substantial influence of this legend on Buddhist culture.
Helen Hardacre is Reischauer Institute professor of Japanese religions and society at Harvard University. Timothy S. George is professor of history at the University of Rhode Island. Keigo Komamura is vice president and professor of law at Keio University. Franziska Seraphim is associate professor at Boston College.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521180108 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521180104 |
| Title | Maitreya, the Future Buddha |
| Author | Alan Sponberg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2011-02-17 |
| Number of pages | 322 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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