This scholarly yet highly readable volume offers a concise introduction to the tenets of Buddhism. A brief biography and an overview of doctrine is followed by a series of Pali texts, attributed to Buddha himself. Rich in parables and observations, the texts are thematically organized around the founder, his prophesies, training, and the transcendent state.
Stories of the Buddha: Being Selections from the Jataka by Caroline A. F. Rhys Davids One of the most important texts in the literature of Buddhism, containing 47 stories celebrating the previous lives of the Buddha, each offering fascinating insights into the mind and heart of Buddhism.
The Life of Buddha by Edward J. Thomas Ancestry, birth, and youth of Buddha; spread of the doctrine and legends of the 20 years' wandering; establishment of rival philosophies; final days. An "important work to all interested in Eastern philosophy." — Spectator.
Buddhist Meditation by Edward Conze Introduction explains meaning and purpose of meditation; exercises include instructions on maintaining mental and physical awareness during meditation, advice on postures, breathing, repudiation of the sensory world, remembrance of mortality, more.
Buddhism: Its Essence and Development by Edward Conze Classic guide introduces Buddhism as both religion and philosophy, discusses its common ground with other faiths throughout the world, contrasts monastic and popular Buddhism, and defines old and new schools of thoughts.
