Buddhist tales.1 / Shih Ta-Lien



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1988

Buddhist tales.1 / Shih Ta-Lien

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A collection of Buddhist stories adapted from the sutras, this book was specially written for foreign readers to enable them to have a better understanding of Buddhism.

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Tales, Buddhist

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Title
Buddhist tales.1 / Shih Ta-Lien
Creators
  • Dalian, Shi
Subject
  • Tales, Buddhist
Publisher
  • Jen Chen Buddhist Book Publisher, 1988
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1988
Contributors
Digital Description
application/pdf, [1] leave of plate port.
Provenance
Table of Contents
  • Preface -- The purifier -- The honourable Purna -- A lotus coming out from the violent flames -- A good example -- Indulging in desires is like keeping vipers -- King Asoka turns over a new leaf -- How a monkey enlightens the king -- The offerings of barley -- The disadvantage of anger -- Cleverness and wisdom -- Taking the reap as one sows -- The four kinds of men -- Buddha's guidance for a sick Bhikkhu -- Superstition -- Hatred is the bane of mankind -- The rewards of compassion -- Bad habits -- The venerable Aniruddha -- Seeing is not believing -- The skeleton's inspiration -- A little deed goes a long way -- The honourable Dharma -- How to conquer fear -- Offer flowers to the Buddha -- Mercy the finest diamond -- A merciful monkey king -- Greed & anger are the roots of sufferings -- A filial child -- King Ajatasatru's abscesses -- Notes.
Edition
  • First ed.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.