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Buddhism
8 sections·58 books
Buddhist texts at sacred-texts.com. Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and other primary texts of Buddhism
Modern works
8 books- The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient Records The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient RecordsA modern retelling of the Buddha's work and life.
- Buddha, the Word
AmitabhaBuddhist concepts of God, non-violence, and religious tolerance.
The Buddhist CatechismA unity platform for Buddhists, drawn up by Buddhism's first modern western convert.
The Creed of BuddhaA Pantheist looks at contemporary Western views of Buddhism.
The Life of BuddhaA good introduction to the life and works of Buddha.- A Buddhist Bible A Buddhist BibleAn edited (but not watered-down) collection of key Zen documents, a favorite of Jack Kerouac. This anthology has had a huge influence on the spread of Buddhism in the English-speaking world.
- The Smokey the Bear Sutra The Smokey the Bear SutraA much beloved short poem about the relationship between Buddhism and ecology , written by one of the 'beat' era poets, simultaneously funny and profound.
Southern Buddhism
12 books- The Dhammapada and The Sutta Nipâta (SBE10), The Dhammapada and The Sutta Nipâta (SBE10),Dhammapada tr. by ; Sutta-Nipâta tr. by [1881]
- Buddhist Suttas (SBE11)
- Vinaya Texts (Part I) (SBE13) Vinaya Texts (Part I) (SBE13)The Pâtimokkha and The Mahâvagga, I-IV.
- Vinaya Texts (Part II) (SBE17) Vinaya Texts (Part II) (SBE17)The Mahâvagga, V-X, and The Kullavagga, I-III.
- Vinaya Texts (Part III) (SBE20) Vinaya Texts (Part III) (SBE20)The Kullavagga, IV-XII.
- The Questions of King Milinda, Part I (SBE35)
- The Questions of King Milinda, Part II (SBE36)
- Dialogues of the Buddha Dialogues of the BuddhaVolume II of the Sacred Books of the Buddhists.
- Buddhism in Translations Buddhism in TranslationsA often-cited scholarly anthology of translations of key Theravada Buddhist documents. (thanks to Chris Weimer)
- The Udâna
- Psalms of the Sisters
The Buddha's Way of VirtueA translation of the Dhammapada, one of the central Buddhist sacred texts.
Jataka
9 booksThe Jataka is a huge collection of fables framed as previous incarnations of the Buddha, many of which either have parallels or derivatives in western folklore and literature. Although the Jataka is not considered part of the canonical Buddhist scripture, it is very popular. Each tale usually has a concise moral, and the entire collection is a browsers' delight.
The Jataka, Vol. IThe first of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
The Jataka, Vol. IIThe second of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
The Jataka, Vol. IIIThe third of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
The Jataka, Vol. IVThe fourth of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
The Jataka, Vol. VThe fifth of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
The Jataka, Vol. VIThe sixth and final volume of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
Indian Fairy TalesA collection of Indian folklore, retold for younger readers 'of all ages', includes many stories from the Jataka, a Buddhist compilation of fables.
Jataka TalesA collection of Jataka stories, fables about previous incarnations of the Buddha, usually as an animal, retold for younger readers.
Buddhist ScripturesA short collection of Buddhist scripture, from the Wisdom of the East series.
Northern Buddhism
9 books- The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (SBE19) The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (SBE19)A Life of Buddha by , translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by A.D. 420, and From Chinese into English by [1883]
- Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts (SBE 49) Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts (SBE 49)[1894] Translated by , , and . Includes the Diamond Sutra.
- Saddharma-pundarîka (The Lotus Sutra) (SBE 21)
She-rab Dong-bu (The Tree of Wisdom)An influential Tibetan Buddhist text.
Esoteric Teachings of the Tibetan TantraIncludes Seven Initation Rituals of the Tibetan Tantra, the Six Yogas of Naropa, plus the Vow of Mahamudra.- Açvaghosha's Discourse on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahâyâna
- The Awakening of Faith of Ashvagosha
The Path of LightA translation of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva, a key Mahayana Buddhist text.
The Gateless GateOne of the classic collections of Zen Buddhist Koans.
Chinese BuddhismA comprehensive discussion of Chinese Buddhism.- Buddhism In Tibet Buddhism In TibetOne of the few 19th century books about Tibetan Buddhism.
The Religion of the SamuraiThis book focuses on Northern (Mahayana) Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism in particular. It includes a wealth of detail as well as very lucid explanations of Zen Buddhist concepts.
Shinran and His Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyA Christian scholar explores Shinshu Buddhism. Includes text and translation of the Shoshinge of Shinran Shonen, with extended commentary.
The Creed of Half JapanA comprehensive history of Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Japan, and possible ties to Gnosticism and early Christianity. Includes two translated texts from the Nichiren school.
Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure LandThe history and practice of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
Buddhist PsalmsA key Pure Land text, by the founder of the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.- Manual of Zen Buddhism Manual of Zen BuddhismAn anthology of texts relating to Zen. Suzuki was one of the most popular 20th century writers about Zen Buddhism. Includes the famous 'Ox-Herder' illustrations.
- Zen for Americans Zen for AmericansA collection of essays on Buddhism . Includes The Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters.
- Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist Mysticism, Christian and BuddhistSuzuki compares and contrasts Buddhism with Meister Eckhart's mystical outlook.
The Nō Plays of JapanTranslations of a selection of Nō dramas, which have deep connections with Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and Japanese folklore.
Buddhism and ImmortalityA essay on Karma and Nirvana in the light of Darwin and Emerson.
India in Primitive ChristianityWhat are the links between Buddhism and early Christianity?
The Way to NirvanaInvestigating Buddhist thought on rebirth and transcendence.- The Book of Tea The Book of TeaThe aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole.
The Ideals of the EastThe evolution of Japanese art and its relationship to Buddhism.
- Journal Articles about Buddhism Journal Articles about BuddhismA collection of academic journal articles about Buddhism from the 19th Century.
BBS Files
2 booksThese are collections of files harvested from the Internet on these popular Buddhist topics: Tibetan Buddhism: Archives Zen Buddhism: Archives
- Tibetan Buddhism: Archives
- Zen Buddhism: Archives
Links
For more translations of Southern Buddhist texts, we highly recommend Access to Insight [External Site].
Buddhism
8 sections·58 books
Buddhist texts at sacred-texts.com. Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and other primary texts of Buddhism
Modern works
8 books- The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient Records The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient RecordsA modern retelling of the Buddha's work and life.
- Buddha, the Word
- AmitabhaBuddhist concepts of God, non-violence, and religious tolerance.
- The Buddhist CatechismA unity platform for Buddhists, drawn up by Buddhism's first modern western convert.
- The Creed of BuddhaA Pantheist looks at contemporary Western views of Buddhism.
- The Life of BuddhaA good introduction to the life and works of Buddha.
- A Buddhist Bible A Buddhist BibleAn edited (but not watered-down) collection of key Zen documents, a favorite of Jack Kerouac. This anthology has had a huge influence on the spread of Buddhism in the English-speaking world.
- The Smokey the Bear Sutra The Smokey the Bear SutraA much beloved short poem about the relationship between Buddhism and ecology , written by one of the 'beat' era poets, simultaneously funny and profound.
Southern Buddhism
12 books- The Dhammapada and The Sutta Nipâta (SBE10), The Dhammapada and The Sutta Nipâta (SBE10),Dhammapada tr. by ; Sutta-Nipâta tr. by [1881]
- Buddhist Suttas (SBE11)
- Vinaya Texts (Part I) (SBE13) Vinaya Texts (Part I) (SBE13)The Pâtimokkha and The Mahâvagga, I-IV.
- Vinaya Texts (Part II) (SBE17) Vinaya Texts (Part II) (SBE17)The Mahâvagga, V-X, and The Kullavagga, I-III.
- Vinaya Texts (Part III) (SBE20) Vinaya Texts (Part III) (SBE20)The Kullavagga, IV-XII.
- The Questions of King Milinda, Part I (SBE35)
- The Questions of King Milinda, Part II (SBE36)
- Dialogues of the Buddha Dialogues of the BuddhaVolume II of the Sacred Books of the Buddhists.
- Buddhism in Translations Buddhism in TranslationsA often-cited scholarly anthology of translations of key Theravada Buddhist documents. (thanks to Chris Weimer)
- The Udâna
- Psalms of the Sisters
- The Buddha's Way of VirtueA translation of the Dhammapada, one of the central Buddhist sacred texts.
Jataka
9 booksThe Jataka is a huge collection of fables framed as previous incarnations of the Buddha, many of which either have parallels or derivatives in western folklore and literature. Although the Jataka is not considered part of the canonical Buddhist scripture, it is very popular. Each tale usually has a concise moral, and the entire collection is a browsers' delight.
- The Jataka, Vol. IThe first of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. IIThe second of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. IIIThe third of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. IVThe fourth of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. VThe fifth of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. VIThe sixth and final volume of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- Indian Fairy TalesA collection of Indian folklore, retold for younger readers 'of all ages', includes many stories from the Jataka, a Buddhist compilation of fables.
- Jataka TalesA collection of Jataka stories, fables about previous incarnations of the Buddha, usually as an animal, retold for younger readers.
- Buddhist ScripturesA short collection of Buddhist scripture, from the Wisdom of the East series.
Northern Buddhism
9 books- The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (SBE19) The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (SBE19)A Life of Buddha by , translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by A.D. 420, and From Chinese into English by [1883]
- Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts (SBE 49) Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts (SBE 49)[1894] Translated by , , and . Includes the Diamond Sutra.
- Saddharma-pundarîka (The Lotus Sutra) (SBE 21)
- She-rab Dong-bu (The Tree of Wisdom)An influential Tibetan Buddhist text.
- Esoteric Teachings of the Tibetan TantraIncludes Seven Initation Rituals of the Tibetan Tantra, the Six Yogas of Naropa, plus the Vow of Mahamudra.
- Açvaghosha's Discourse on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahâyâna
- The Awakening of Faith of Ashvagosha
- The Path of LightA translation of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva, a key Mahayana Buddhist text.
- The Gateless GateOne of the classic collections of Zen Buddhist Koans.
- Chinese BuddhismA comprehensive discussion of Chinese Buddhism.
- Buddhism In Tibet Buddhism In TibetOne of the few 19th century books about Tibetan Buddhism.
- The Religion of the SamuraiThis book focuses on Northern (Mahayana) Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism in particular. It includes a wealth of detail as well as very lucid explanations of Zen Buddhist concepts.
- Shinran and His Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyA Christian scholar explores Shinshu Buddhism. Includes text and translation of the Shoshinge of Shinran Shonen, with extended commentary.
- The Creed of Half JapanA comprehensive history of Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Japan, and possible ties to Gnosticism and early Christianity. Includes two translated texts from the Nichiren school.
- Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure LandThe history and practice of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
- Buddhist PsalmsA key Pure Land text, by the founder of the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
- Manual of Zen Buddhism Manual of Zen BuddhismAn anthology of texts relating to Zen. Suzuki was one of the most popular 20th century writers about Zen Buddhism. Includes the famous 'Ox-Herder' illustrations.
- Zen for Americans Zen for AmericansA collection of essays on Buddhism . Includes The Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters.
- Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist Mysticism, Christian and BuddhistSuzuki compares and contrasts Buddhism with Meister Eckhart's mystical outlook.
-
- The Nō Plays of JapanTranslations of a selection of Nō dramas, which have deep connections with Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and Japanese folklore.
- Buddhism and ImmortalityA essay on Karma and Nirvana in the light of Darwin and Emerson.
- India in Primitive ChristianityWhat are the links between Buddhism and early Christianity?
- The Way to NirvanaInvestigating Buddhist thought on rebirth and transcendence.
- The Book of Tea The Book of TeaThe aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole.
- The Ideals of the EastThe evolution of Japanese art and its relationship to Buddhism.
- Journal Articles about Buddhism Journal Articles about BuddhismA collection of academic journal articles about Buddhism from the 19th Century.
BBS Files
2 booksThese are collections of files harvested from the Internet on these popular Buddhist topics: Tibetan Buddhism: Archives Zen Buddhism: Archives
- Tibetan Buddhism: Archives
- Zen Buddhism: Archives
Links
For more translations of Southern Buddhist texts, we highly recommend Access to Insight [External Site].
The archive, offline Own the Wisdom of the Ages Every text in the library on a single USB drive. Read offline, cite freely, keep forever. No subscription required.
Get the drive $127.00
Buddhism
8 sections·58 books
Buddhist texts at sacred-texts.com. Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and other primary texts of Buddhism
Modern works
8 books- The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient Records The Gospel of Buddha: Compiled from Ancient RecordsA modern retelling of the Buddha's work and life.
- Buddha, the Word
- AmitabhaBuddhist concepts of God, non-violence, and religious tolerance.
- The Buddhist CatechismA unity platform for Buddhists, drawn up by Buddhism's first modern western convert.
- The Creed of BuddhaA Pantheist looks at contemporary Western views of Buddhism.
- The Life of BuddhaA good introduction to the life and works of Buddha.
- A Buddhist Bible A Buddhist BibleAn edited (but not watered-down) collection of key Zen documents, a favorite of Jack Kerouac. This anthology has had a huge influence on the spread of Buddhism in the English-speaking world.
- The Smokey the Bear Sutra The Smokey the Bear SutraA much beloved short poem about the relationship between Buddhism and ecology , written by one of the 'beat' era poets, simultaneously funny and profound.
Southern Buddhism
12 books- The Dhammapada and The Sutta Nipâta (SBE10), The Dhammapada and The Sutta Nipâta (SBE10),Dhammapada tr. by ; Sutta-Nipâta tr. by [1881]
- Buddhist Suttas (SBE11)
- Vinaya Texts (Part I) (SBE13) Vinaya Texts (Part I) (SBE13)The Pâtimokkha and The Mahâvagga, I-IV.
- Vinaya Texts (Part II) (SBE17) Vinaya Texts (Part II) (SBE17)The Mahâvagga, V-X, and The Kullavagga, I-III.
- Vinaya Texts (Part III) (SBE20) Vinaya Texts (Part III) (SBE20)The Kullavagga, IV-XII.
- The Questions of King Milinda, Part I (SBE35)
- The Questions of King Milinda, Part II (SBE36)
- Dialogues of the Buddha Dialogues of the BuddhaVolume II of the Sacred Books of the Buddhists.
- Buddhism in Translations Buddhism in TranslationsA often-cited scholarly anthology of translations of key Theravada Buddhist documents. (thanks to Chris Weimer)
- The Udâna
- Psalms of the Sisters
- The Buddha's Way of VirtueA translation of the Dhammapada, one of the central Buddhist sacred texts.
Jataka
9 booksThe Jataka is a huge collection of fables framed as previous incarnations of the Buddha, many of which either have parallels or derivatives in western folklore and literature. Although the Jataka is not considered part of the canonical Buddhist scripture, it is very popular. Each tale usually has a concise moral, and the entire collection is a browsers' delight.
- The Jataka, Vol. IThe first of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. IIThe second of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. IIIThe third of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. IVThe fourth of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. VThe fifth of six volumes of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- The Jataka, Vol. VIThe sixth and final volume of the complete Cowell translation of the Jataka.
- Indian Fairy TalesA collection of Indian folklore, retold for younger readers 'of all ages', includes many stories from the Jataka, a Buddhist compilation of fables.
- Jataka TalesA collection of Jataka stories, fables about previous incarnations of the Buddha, usually as an animal, retold for younger readers.
- Buddhist ScripturesA short collection of Buddhist scripture, from the Wisdom of the East series.
Northern Buddhism
9 books- The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (SBE19) The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (SBE19)A Life of Buddha by , translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by A.D. 420, and From Chinese into English by [1883]
- Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts (SBE 49) Buddhist Mahâyâna Texts (SBE 49)[1894] Translated by , , and . Includes the Diamond Sutra.
- Saddharma-pundarîka (The Lotus Sutra) (SBE 21)
- She-rab Dong-bu (The Tree of Wisdom)An influential Tibetan Buddhist text.
- Esoteric Teachings of the Tibetan TantraIncludes Seven Initation Rituals of the Tibetan Tantra, the Six Yogas of Naropa, plus the Vow of Mahamudra.
- Açvaghosha's Discourse on the Awakening of Faith in the Mahâyâna
- The Awakening of Faith of Ashvagosha
- The Path of LightA translation of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva, a key Mahayana Buddhist text.
- The Gateless GateOne of the classic collections of Zen Buddhist Koans.
- Chinese BuddhismA comprehensive discussion of Chinese Buddhism.
- Buddhism In Tibet Buddhism In TibetOne of the few 19th century books about Tibetan Buddhism.
- The Religion of the SamuraiThis book focuses on Northern (Mahayana) Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism in particular. It includes a wealth of detail as well as very lucid explanations of Zen Buddhist concepts.
- Shinran and His Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyA Christian scholar explores Shinshu Buddhism. Includes text and translation of the Shoshinge of Shinran Shonen, with extended commentary.
- The Creed of Half JapanA comprehensive history of Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Japan, and possible ties to Gnosticism and early Christianity. Includes two translated texts from the Nichiren school.
- Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure LandThe history and practice of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
- Buddhist PsalmsA key Pure Land text, by the founder of the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
- Manual of Zen Buddhism Manual of Zen BuddhismAn anthology of texts relating to Zen. Suzuki was one of the most popular 20th century writers about Zen Buddhism. Includes the famous 'Ox-Herder' illustrations.
- Zen for Americans Zen for AmericansA collection of essays on Buddhism . Includes The Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters.
- Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist Mysticism, Christian and BuddhistSuzuki compares and contrasts Buddhism with Meister Eckhart's mystical outlook.
-
- The Nō Plays of JapanTranslations of a selection of Nō dramas, which have deep connections with Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and Japanese folklore.
- Buddhism and ImmortalityA essay on Karma and Nirvana in the light of Darwin and Emerson.
- India in Primitive ChristianityWhat are the links between Buddhism and early Christianity?
- The Way to NirvanaInvestigating Buddhist thought on rebirth and transcendence.
- The Book of Tea The Book of TeaThe aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole.
- The Ideals of the EastThe evolution of Japanese art and its relationship to Buddhism.
- Journal Articles about Buddhism Journal Articles about BuddhismA collection of academic journal articles about Buddhism from the 19th Century.
BBS Files
2 booksThese are collections of files harvested from the Internet on these popular Buddhist topics: Tibetan Buddhism: Archives Zen Buddhism: Archives
- Tibetan Buddhism: Archives
- Zen Buddhism: Archives
Links
For more translations of Southern Buddhist texts, we highly recommend Access to Insight [External Site].