ISBN: 9781527895041 - index to the jātaka and its commentary: containing a complete index of proper names and titles, together with a list of the introductory gāthās and an ... an index of parallel verses (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive study of the popular tales in the Pali literature known as the Jataka. The Jataka is a collection of tales concerning the past lives of Gautama Buddha, and the author has dedicated his life to the exhaustive study of the text. Within this volume, he discusses the history of the Jataka, the variants found across Asia, the performance of the Jataka, the symbolism and depth inherent in the tales and a plethora of other topics relating to this ancient text that serves as a window into an ancient culture. The Jataka has had an incalculable effect on literature and culture in Asia, and this detailed discussion of their motifs, literary construction and their spread throughout the continent is a must-have for any student of Asian religion, history, literature, and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …