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Eternal
Legacy
An Introduction to the Canonical Literature of Buddhism
by Sangharakshita
Winner of the Buddhist Society’s Christmas Humphreys
Memorial Book Award
An invaluable guide and reference book to Buddhist sacred texts,
The Eternal Legacy gives students of Buddhism an unparalleled overview
of texts from canonical Pali works to Mahayana sutras, together
with their doctrinal and historical context and significance.
It brilliantly and concisely summarises the essence of core Buddhist
teachings such as the Jataka Tales, Samyutta Nikaya, Anguttara
Nikaya, Diamond Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirti-nirdesa, Lankavatara
Sutra, Sutra of Golden Light, Flower Ornament Sutra, Perfection
of Wisdom scriptures and more. The author also addresses the question
of what actually constitutes Buddhism’s authentic canonical
literature. This new edition includes a fresh preface by the author,
revised notes and bibliography, and a new index.
Paperback, 320 pages
ISBN: 1899579583
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
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Believe nothing merely because you have been told it... Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling to and take it as your guide.
The Buddha