The Perfection of Wisdom
The Perfection of Wisdom
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A translation of extracts from "The Perfection of Wisdom in 8000 Lines", illustrated with ancient manuscripts. The text represents the first formal expression of central Buddhist ideas. It is composed of conversations among Buddhas, gods and monks as they debate the nature of existence.
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The Perfection of Wisdom by R C Jamieson
A translation of extracts from "The Perfection of Wisdom in 8000 Lines" illustrated with ancient manuscripts from Cambridge University Library. The text represents the first formal expression of central Buddhist ideas such as the voidness of all things and the ideal of a bodhisattva - the ideal that we can become a Buddha-to-be ourselves. It is composed of conversations among Buddhas, bodhisattvas, gods and monks as they debate the nature of existence. The extracts have been chosen to illustrate the key themes of the text, and they are accompanied by commentary and a glossary. An introduction from the Dalai Lama explains the relevance of the text to Buddhist thought and the background of the illustrations. At the back of the book there are detailed notes to every image.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711215108 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711215103 |
| Title | The Perfection of Wisdom |
| Author | R C Jamieson |
| Series | Sacred Wisdom |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2000-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |