translated wilhelm geiger (5 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: New. x+299pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. 2nd Edition. Green cloth. xxix, 220 p. ; 22 cm. revised edition.

Contents Vol I Preface 1 The visit of the Tathagata 2 The race of Mahasammata 3 The first council 4 The second council 5 The third council 6 The coming of Vijaya 7 The consecrating of Vijaya 8 The consecrating of Panduvasudeva 9 The consecrating of Abhaya 10 The consecrating of Pandukabhaya 11 The consecrating of Devanampiyatissa 12 The converting of different countries 13 The coming of Mahinda 14 The entry into the capital 15 The acceptance of the Mahavihara 16The acceptance of the Cetiyapabbata Vihara 17 The arrival of the relics 18 The receiving of the great Bodhi-tree 19 The coming of the Bodhi-tree 20 The Nibbana of the Thera 21 The five Kings 22 The birth of prince Gamani Vol II 23 The levying of the warriors 24 The war of the two brothers 25 The victory of Dutthagamani 26 The consecrating of the Maricavatti Vihara 27 The consecrating of the Lohapasada 28 The obtaining of the wherewithal to build the great Thupa 29 The beginning of the great Thupa 30 The making of the relic chamber 31 The enshrining of the relics 32 The entrance into the Tusita Heaven 33 The ten Kings 34 The eleven kings 35 The twelve kings 36 The thirteen Kings 37 King Mahasena Appendices The Mahavamsa is a famous historical treatise in Buddhismwritten by Mahanama in Pali languageIt deserves a special notice on aacount of its being so highly important for the religious history of CeylonSri LankaThe literary questions connected with Mahavamsa & the development of the historical tradition in Sri Lanka have been thoroughly discussed in this textHoweverthe great importance of Mahavamsa as an historical workwhich helped to settle the conflicting & confusing dates of Indian historyis so well established that a dissertation on the subject would seem superfluous The specific feature of this edition is that it contains original Pali text with revised English translationBesidesthe work is also appendices Hopethis new edition of its kind will duly help the young researches as well as readers of pali and buddhism to understand the real importance of this old historical text 678 pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. lxiii, 323 pages : maps ; 23 cm. Translation of Mahavamsa. Chronicle based on earlier Sinhalese material, blending history and legend and relating the history of Ceylon from a Buddhist viewpoint.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1912. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 372, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 372 372.