Isbn: 9780710063304 - studies in the lankavatara sutra (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Tight, Solid copy with corner and edge rubbed DJ.(see picture).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. The title Lankavatara might mean entering Lanka (Perhaps referring to the temporary Mahayana period of Ceylon), suggesting that the doctrine of this scripture are possibly consistent with earlier Buddhism preserved in the Pali language. Suzuki has greatly helped the reader of the basic scripture by discussing the main ideas. He tells how to study this scripture, compares it with the popular Zen Buddhism discusses such typical and important doctrines as Mind-only the Triple body of the Buddha and many minor topics. Suzuki is both an exacting scholar and an understanding exponent of these difficult concepts. He adds a Sanskrit-Chinese-English Glossary, and also an Index. This work is essential for grasping the main ideas of the scripture. Copyright © Routledge.…

Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - Collation: pp. 404 Please see Photos as part of condition report. 1972 STUDIES IN THE LANKAVATARA SUTRA By Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki Format: Hardcover, Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary. Language: English Published By: Routledge Ltd, ISBN: 9780710063304 Condition Report: Dust Jacket: , Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good - Collation: pp. 404 Please see Photos as part of condition report. Author Bio: D.T. Suzuki ADaisetsu Teitaro Suzuki (?? ?? ??? Suzuki Daisetsu Teitar?; he rendered his name "Daisetz" in 1894;[1] 11 November 1870 12 July 1966[2]) was a Japanese author of books and essays on Buddhism, Zen (Chan) and Shin that were instrumental in spreading interest in both Zen and Shin (and Far Eastern philosophy in general) to the West. Suzuki was also a prolific translator of Chinese, Japanese, and Sanskrit literature. Suzuki spent several lengthy stretches teaching or lecturing at Western universities, and devoted many years to a professorship at ?tani University, a Japanese Buddhist school. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963. Suzuki lived and studied several years with the scholar Paul Carus. Carus himself had written a book offering an insight into, and overview of, Buddhism, titled The Gospel of Buddha (also available for sale via this eBay store). In 1911, Suzuki married Beatrice Erskine Lane, a Radcliffe graduate and theosophist with multiple contacts with the Bahá?í Faith both in America and in Japan. Later Suzuki himself joined the Theosophical Society Adyar and was an active theosophist. SKU: BTETM0000455 Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request 2.…

Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. The Lankavatara Sutra is one of the most important texts of Mahayana Buddhism, in which almost all of its principal tenets are presented, including the teaching of Zen. Suzuki's translation is the definitive version from the original Sanskrit text. 1957 reprint. Brown boards with gilt lettering to spine, some v.minor scuffing to top and bottom of cover. Toning commensurate with age, foxing to top of page block and a little pencil underlining. Former owner's name on ffep (this copy belonged to poet Gerard Casey) D/j: Some small tears/chipping to top/bottom of spine and edges and some small ink stains to rear. Remains unclipped. …