Publisher's Synopsis
""A Catena of Buddhist Scriptures from the Chinese"" is a collection of Buddhist scriptures translated from Chinese by Samuel Beal. The book is a compilation of various Buddhist texts, including sutras and commentaries, from the Chinese Buddhist canon. The texts cover a wide range of topics, including Buddhist philosophy, ethics, and practice. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a different set of texts. Part one includes texts on the Buddha and his teachings, while part two focuses on the Bodhisattva path. Part three contains texts on Buddhist meditation, and part four includes various miscellaneous texts. The book provides valuable insights into the teachings of Buddhism and the Chinese Buddhist tradition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and practice.1871. In this volume Reverend Beal has translated works of Buddhist Literature in order to make them more accessible to a broader audience. This volume includes bits from Avatamsaka, Pindhadana, Lankavatara, Vimalakirti, Dharani, Kshitigarbha, Surangama, Lotus, Mahasahasra-Mandala, Prajnaparamita, Amitabha, Buddhanusmritti-samadhi, Diamond, Suvarna-prabhasa, Mahanidana, and other Sutras, plus various Vinayas and Shastras. The book is divided into the following Parts: Legends and Myths; Buddhism as a Religion; Scholastic Period; Mystic Period; and Decline and Fall. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
