This guide to a complex system of Buddhism is so authoritative that it has been employed in the instruction of Buddhist priests. Translated by a distinguished scholar, the text discusses the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism, including how humans can transcend their finite state, practices and techniques to assist in the awakening and growth of faith. Unabridged republication of Açvaghosha's Discourse on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana, published by The Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago, 1900.
Mysticism: Christian and Buddhist by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki A distinguished scholar contrasts mystic qualities of Christianity and Buddhism, explicating views of both on infinity, eternity, and transmigration of souls. Includes excerpts from letters of Rennyo Shonin and journals of Saichi.
The History of Buddhist Thought by Edward J. Thomas Scholarly survey traces growth of Buddhism from early simple teachers to modern schools of thought. Background on Buddhism, Brahminism, Upanishads; discussions of fundamental concepts, spread of doctrine from India to China, Japan, elsewhere.
