Jataka stories in theravada buddhism: narrating the bodhisatta path
Auteur :
Appleton, Naomi
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781409410928
Date de publication :
28 nov. 2010
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
498 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Jataka" stories have had a long and colourful history, closely intertwined with the development of doctrines about the Buddha, the path to buddhahood, and how Buddhists should behave now the Buddha is no more. This book explores the shifting role of the stories in Buddhist doctrine, practice, and creative expression.