buddhist scriptures de conze edward (49 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.

full color illustrated trade paperback soft cover 8vo. vg+ / near fine cond. binding square & tight. spine uncreased. tiny scratch on cover. edges clean. contents free of markings. 19th printing. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~. 250p.+ publisher's ads. sources. glossary of techinical terms. philosophy. religion. buddism. meditation. ancient literature. ~ A superb anthology of the Golden Age of Buddhist literature. Each of Buddhism's numerous traditional schools has its own set of Scriptures. In making the selections for this volume, Dr Conze concentrated on texts which reflect the essence of Buddhist teachings, on that which is common rather than that which separates. There is very little in this collection that any Buddhist ~ of any school ~ would be prepared to reject. Recorded between AD 100 and 400, the writings here include passages from the Dharmapada, the Buddhacarita, the Questions of King Milinda and the Tibetan Book of the Dead, all translated to preserve as much of the flavour of the original as possible.

Paperback. Condición: Fine+. First Edition; Fifteenth Printing. [256] Pp. Unread copy with unmarked pages, pages very lightly tanning at edges.; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 256 pages.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Baltimore MD: Penguin Books, 1968 repr. Good paperback. Cover corner cut/crease; light toning, some brief underlining, few neat notes. 7" tall; Sources, glossary, 249 pages.

Condición: Good w sporadic underlines. Reprint. Anthology of writings from the golden age of Buddhist lit (100-400 AD). Bright tight reading copy. 250 pp, glossary. MM paperback in glossy color illus wraps.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Yellow soft cover. Light signs of age. A nice copy . We ship fast.

Condición: New. Brand New.

Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:0140440887.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDsome creasing good clean copy.

Condición: Good. 1960. Reprinted. 250 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Condición: New. pp. 256.

Condición: Good. 1960. Reprinted. 250 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Condición: Good. 1959. Translation. 249 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Condición: Good. 1960. Reprint. 250 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Condición: Used. Ah, "Buddhist Scriptures" by Edward Conze, a delightful tome that marries the ancient wisdom of the East with the sleek, monochrome aesthetic of 1950s Penguin Classics. Picture this: a chubby little penguin waddling its way through the lotus fields, trying to grasp the profound teachings of enlightenment but getting distracted by the latest fashion trends in London. It?s a book for those who wish to sip their Earl Grey while contemplating the fleeting nature of existence?or simply for those who enjoy a good read about the existential crises of monks. Either way, you?re in for a treat. First published in that golden year of 1959, this collection is a veritable buffet of Buddhist thought, offering morsels of wisdom that could satisfy the most discerning of spiritual palates. Conze, who was apparently the literary equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, expertly translates and distills ancient texts into something digestible for the modern mind?though, we must warn you, the occasional existential crisis might still occur amidst the metaphysical musings. This book is not just for the devout practitioner; it?s for the curious, the confused, and anyone who has ever wondered why they?re so compelled to seek enlightenment while simultaneously binging on biscuits. As you flip through the pages, you?ll find a curious mix of esoteric concepts and practical advice?an odd fusion akin to pairing a fine French cheese with a tin of salted crackers. It?s an experience that will leave you pondering life?s great existential dilemmas, such as: ?Why, oh why, can?t I find my other sock?? or ?Is enlightenment just a state of mind, or is it more like losing your car keys?? The book is both a guide and a riddle wrapped in a conundrum, all bound together under the watchful eye of a rather bemused penguin on the cover. Now, let?s talk about the content?because if you?re going to be lost in thought, you might as well be lost in something that?s worth your time. You may encounter passages that seem to transcend time and space, alongside those that might make you double-check your own sanity. Conze presents a kaleidoscope of teachings that oscillate between the profound and the puzzling. One moment you might find yourself entranced by the beauty of the concept of ?Anatta? (the doctrine of non-self), and the next you could be completely baffled by why anyone would want to sit cross-legged on a mountain when there are perfectly good sofas available. What else can you expect? The prose has a certain charm to it, reminiscent of a professor trying to engage a group of sleepy first-year students at 9 AM. It?s a combination of clarity and complexity that somehow makes you feel simultaneously enlightened and utterly perplexed. The footnotes are like little breadcrumbs leading you deeper into the forest of Buddhist thought, sure to delight the intellectual adventurer?or utterly confuse the casual reader. If you?re not careful, you might find yourself lost in contemplation about the nature of reality itself, all while trying to remember where you left your shopping list. Annotations that make you wonder if you?re reading a scripture or a cryptic crossword. Footnotes that might just contain the secrets to life?or possibly just a recipe for vegan scones. A charmingly battered cover that speaks to the book?s rich history of contemplation (and perhaps a few coffee stains). Pages that might just be infused with the spirit of the countless seekers who have turned them. Insights into the human condition that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago (or maybe just last week). Condition: Used, with all the quirks and eccentricities that come from being a well-loved book. Expect well-thumbed pages, perhaps a few notes from previous readers pondering their own existence in the margins, and a couple of dog-eared corners that suggest someone had a particularly enlightening moment at page 69. This book has seen the world and its fair share of contemplative tea sessions, and it?

Paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Condición: Fair. Acceptable condition. (buddhism, buddhist) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

20 cm, kart. (paperback). 249 S., In englischer Sprache. Guter Zustand. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 350.

First Edition. Condición: vg. vg 1st Penguin Classics L88 1959 edition paperback not image on Amazon In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Condición: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.

Softcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Titles, contents list & introduction to front. Edward Conzeâs Buddhist Scriptures (often published in the Penguin Classics series) is a curated anthology designed to provide an accessible, concise introduction to the vast, diverse body of Buddhist literature. Conze, a renowned scholar, focused on selecting texts that represent the common core of Buddhist teachings across different traditions -primarily Theravada, Mahayana, and some Vajrayana - rather than focusing on their differences. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 250 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Black titles spine. Includes sources list & glossary of terms to rear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Buddhism; Buddhist Lliterature; Philosophy. ISBN: 0140440887. ISBN/EAN: 9780140440881. Inventory No: 5361.

Softcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Titles, contents list & introduction to front. Edward Conzeâs Buddhist Scriptures (often published in the Penguin Classics series) is a curated anthology designed to provide an accessible, concise introduction to the vast, diverse body of Buddhist literature. Conze, a renowned scholar, focused on selecting texts that represent the common core of Buddhist teachings across different traditions -primarily Theravada, Mahayana, and some Vajrayana - rather than focusing on their differences. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 250 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine. Includes sources list & glossary of terms to rear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Buddhism; Buddhist Lliterature; Philosophy. ISBN: 0140440887. ISBN/EAN: 9780140440881. Inventory No: 5360.