# Buddhist Scriptures

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- Book: [Buddhist Scriptures](https://www.bookquiver.com/donald-lopez/buddhist-scriptures) ([Buddhist Scriptures.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/donald-lopez/buddhist-scriptures.md))
- Authors: [Donald Lopez](https://www.bookquiver.com/donald-lopez)
- Publisher: penguin_classics
- ISBN: 978-01-4044-758-3
- Pages: 608
- Published: 2004-03-25
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

While Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha. This rich anthology brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese. There are tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast nature of the Buddhist tradition.