World of the Buddha

Selections from the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature.   For readers who want a deeper understanding of Buddhism, this is a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume. It includes the most significant texts from the vast body of Buddhist literature, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao.   For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism—or for those using it in an academic context—the pieces are arranged in