Book Summary
Brilliantly and concisely summarises the essence of core teachings such as the Jataka Tales, Samyutta-nikaya, Anguttara-nikaya, Diamond Sutra, White Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirt-nirdesa, Lankavatara Sutra, Sutra of Golden Light, Flower-Ornament Sutra, Perfection of Wisdom teachings, the Abhidharma and more. Also addresses the question of what actual constitutes Buddhism's authentic canonical literature. This new edition includes a fresh preface by the author. Realizing that he was a Buddhist at age 16, Sangharakshita eventually spent 20 years in India. Returning to England, he established Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (1967); Western Buddhist Order (1968). Author of nearly 50 books.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Eternal Legacy: An Introduction To The Canonical Literature Of Buddhism |
| Author | Sangharakshita |
| Publisher | Windhorse Publications (uk) (May 2006) |
| ISBN | 9781899579587 |
| Pages | 286 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1119 |
