The Perfection of Wisdom The Career of Predestined Buddhas

The Perfection of Wisdom: The Career of The Predestined Buddhas A Selection of Mahayana Scriptures Translated From the Sanskrit [Hardcover]

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Perfection of Wisdom: The Career of the Predestined Buddhas is Edward Joseph Thomas's translation and study of key Mahayana Buddhist scriptures from Sanskrit. The work explores the concept of Prajñ?p?ramit?(Perfection of Wisdom) and the spiritual paths of the predestined Buddhas, emphasizing their enlightenment journeys and teachings for the benefit of all beings. Thomas presents these texts with scholarly clarity, highlighting doctrinal principles, philosophical depth, and ethical guidance central to Mahayana thought. The book remains an important resource for understanding Mahayana Buddhism, its cosmology, and the development of Buddhist philosophy in classical Indian and Tibetan traditions. About The Author: Edward Joseph Thomas (18691958) was an eminent English scholar of classics, linguistics, and Buddhism. Born in West Yorkshire, he initially worked as a gardener before studying at the University of St Andrews and Cambridge. He became a librarian and Dean of Oriental Languages at Cambridge, specializing in Pali and Buddhist texts. Thomas authored influential works such as The Life of Buddha: As Legend and History and The History of Buddhist Thought, providing clear, accurate studies of Theravada Buddhism and early scriptures, and remains a widely cited Buddhist scholar. The Title 'The Perfection of Wisdom: The Career of The Predestined Buddhas A Selection of Mahayana Scriptures Translated From the Sanskrit written/authored/edited by E. J. Thomas', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789375486114 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 104 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion-Buddhism. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 104. Artikel-Nr. 1111025968498

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