Buddhaghosuppatti: Or the Historical Romance of the Rise and Career of Buddhaghosa (1892)

Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
23 February 2010
Pages
122
ISBN
9781160463812

Buddhaghosuppatti: Or the Historical Romance of the Rise and Career of Buddhaghosa (1892)

Buddhaghosuppatti: Or The Historical Romance Of The Rise And Career Of Buddhaghosa (1892) is a book written by James Gray that explores the life and work of Buddhaghosa, a renowned Buddhist scholar and commentator. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the historical background of Buddhaghosa and the second part delving into his career and accomplishments.Gray's book provides a detailed account of the life of Buddhaghosa, including his early years, his travels to Sri Lanka, and his eventual rise to prominence as a revered Buddhist scholar. The author also explores the various works of Buddhaghosa, including his commentaries on the Pali Canon and his influential work, the Visuddhimagga.Throughout the book, Gray offers insights into the cultural and religious context of Buddhaghosa's time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and philosophical significance of his work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism and the life of one of its most important figures.This Book Is In English.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.

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