Chihmann upasika editor (2 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SUBTITLED : `Bodhisattva in Precepts '. Page 2 of the introduction to this 120 page discussion emphasizes the point that there is a metaphysical portion to these teachings that is very hard to express adequately in words. LEARN more about : T'ang Dynasty, Vaipulya-Sutras, Narrow Way, Bodily Deeds, paramitas, Three-Deeds, Tenfold Karma, lotus-cup, adoration, Amitabha, samskara, and Nirodha. Largely UNillustrated but for the lotus photographs as end-papers. Cond : Dark brown wrapper with gilt titling. Image of Amida Buddha on cover. Clean, square, and bright. No names. Minimal wear. No marks. Almost giftable ! ! QUote (p. 27) : " He who offers the precious gifts, produced from the boundless countries of ten quarters, in honour to Tathagatas ; and offers the best enjoyments to the devas and human beings, for a duration of kalpas equal in number to ._._._. . ".…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Scarce with letter from author to bookstores from 1938. X-library book, but little evidence of such other than stamps in covers. yellowing of pages as expected with age, but a clean and tight copy. The Two Buddhist Books in Mahayana is an English and Chinese translated text edited and translated by Lü Bicheng (also known as Upasika Chihmann). First published around 1936-1938, it features selections and explanations from core Mahayana and Pure Land Buddhist scriptures, including portions of the Avatamsaka Sutra and the Amitayur Dhyana Sutra.'Professional book seller with storefront since 1975. All orders carefully packaged and promptly shipped.…