Edward Conze
The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom: With the Divisions of the Abhisamayalankara
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520053212
- author:
- Edward Conze
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 697
- Dimensions:
- 20.88 x 13.87 x 4.47 centimetres
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom With the Divisions of the Abhisamayalankara by Edward Conze This influential Buddhist text, compiled between 50 and 2000 AD, is a key part of the Mahayana movement, which shaped the course of Buddhist thought in Asia for centuries. The "Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom" is a seminal work that explores the concept of "perfect wisdom," a central tenet of Mahayana Buddhism. Written in Sanskrit, this sutra is a collection of sermons and teachings attributed to the Buddha, offering insights into the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment. The text has undergone significant development over the centuries, reflecting the creative and intellectual ferment of its time. With its rich philosophical and spiritual content, this reprint of The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom With the Divisions of the Abhisamayalankara provides a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the core teachings of Mahayana Buddhism.