The Eternal Legacy: Introduction to the Canonical Literature of Buddhism - Softcover

Sangharakshita, Bikshu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948006021 ISBN 13: 9780948006029

Publisher: Windhorse Publications, 1985

Synopsis

An introduction to the vast range of Buddhist canonical literature. It covers all major sacred texts, summarizes their essential teachings and places them in their doctrinal and historical context.

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Review

A clear and comprehensive survey of the entire body of Buddhist canonical literature -- Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, BPS Newsletter

A handy reference guide -- Buddhist Studies Review

A remarkable book....succeeds brilliantly in offering a comprehensive, accessible guide to ... all the Theravada and Mahayana canonical texts... -- The Middle Way

About the Author

Sangharakshita was born Dennis Lingwood in South London, in 1925. Largely self-educated, he developed an interest in the cultures and philosophies of the East early on, and realized that he was a Buddhist at the age of sixteen. The Second World War took him, as a conscript, to India, where he stayed on to become the Buddhist monk Sangharakshita. After studying for some years under leading teachers from the major Buddhist traditions, he went on to teach and write extensively. He also played a key part in the revival of Buddhism in India, particularly through his work among followers of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. After twenty years in India, he returned to England to establish the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order in 1967, and the Western Buddhist Order (called Trailokya Bauddha Mahasangha in India) in 1968. A translator between East and West, between the traditional world and the modern, between principles and practices, Sangharakshita's depth of experience and clear thinking have been appreciated throughout the world. He has always particularly emphasized the decisive significance of commitment in the spiritual life, the paramount value of spiritual friendship and community, the link between religion and art, and the need for a 'new society' supportive of spiritual aspirations and ideals. Sangharakshita has now handed on most of his responsibilities to his senior disciples in the Order. From his base in Birmingham, he is now focusing on personal contact with people, and on his writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Windhorse Publications
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0948006021
• ISBN 13: 9780948006029
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336