Divine Stories: Divyavadana, Part 2 (Classics of Indian

Divine Stories: Divyavadana, Part 2 (Classics of Indian Buddhism)

Explore this second volume of translations, in vivid prose, from one of the most celebrated collections of ancient Buddhist stories.

Actions never come to naught,
even after hundreds of millions of years.
When the right conditions gather and the time is right,
then they will have their effect on embodied beings.

Ancient Buddhist literature is filled with tales of past lives. The Buddha, surrounded by his followers, is asked how it came to be that a certain person has met a particular fate. With his omniscience, the Buddha looks into eons past and uncovers the events that led to the present outcome and foretells the future as well. With stories of wicked wives, patricidal princes, and shape-shifting serpents, Divine Stories offers a fascinating illustration of the law of karmaâ€”the truth that the power of good and bad deeds is never lost. These are some of the oldest Buddhist tales ever committed to writing, illuminating the culture of northern India in the early centuries of the common era and bringing to life the Buddhist values of generosity and faith.

Andy Rotmanâ€™s evocative translation combines accuracy with readability, with detailed editorial notes comparing readings in various Sanskrit, Pali, and Tibetan sources. Divine Stories is a major contribution to Indian and Buddhist studies.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Wisdom Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781614294702
ReleaseDate 2017-12-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781614294702

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Wisdom Publications
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781614294702
ReleaseDate	2017-12-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781614294702

Divine Stories: Divyavadana, Part 2 (Classics of Indian Buddhism)

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