An In-depth, Easily Understood Analysis of Scripture Used in the Buddhist World

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Essentials of Buddhist Scriptures
Why and How Sutras, Prayers, and Writing Were Born

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The teachings of Buddha in India in the fifth century B.C. underwent many transformations as they spread through Asia. Buddha's teachings were compiled in various regions as Buddhism was propagated, eventually numbering 84,000. This book contains 150 of the most important teachings accompanied by commentaries. The wisdom needed by people today, whose lives are full of worries, will be found in this book.

Hard-cover edition：151x232mm, 250pages, ￥2,000.
ISBN 4-9902154-4-3
Soft-cover edition：148x225mm, 250pages, ￥1,500.
ISBN 4-9902154-5-1

　※ Since this book is scheduled for publication in winter 2005, the front cover design and subtitle are tentative.