Dharmamitra, Bhikshu

The Flower Adornment Sutra - Volume One: An Annotated Translation of the Avatasaka Sutra with A Commentarial Synopsis of the Flower Adornment Sutra (Kalavinka Buddhist Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9781935413356
author:
Dharmamitra, Bhikshu
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Kalavinka Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
884
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 5 centimetres (1.2
Genre:
Religion, Spirituality, Religion,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£30.92

Description

The Flower Adornment Sutra is a comprehensive translation of the Maḥāvaipulya Buddha Avataṃsaka Sūtra, rendered from a 7th-century Sanskrit-to-Chinese translation. This 3-volume work presents a vast multiverse of buddha worlds, exploring the cultivation of the bodhisattva path to buddhahood, particularly the ten highest levels of bodhisattva practice. It is the first and only complete English translation of the Avataṃsaka Sutra. The text consists of 39 chapters, introducing an intricate and expansive system of practice and philosophy. This annotated translation provides a detailed understanding of the sutra's teachings, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Mahayana Buddhism. Through its exploration of the bodhisattva path, this work offers insights into the nature of reality and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. This annotated translation is a significant contribution to the study of Mahayana Buddhism, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of the Avataṃsaka Sutra.

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