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The Sutra That Expounds the Descent of Maitreya Buddha and His Enlightenment; The Sutra of Manjusri's Questions

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One of three texts that constitute the Maitreya Triple Sutra; Compiled after the well known Sutra which made a lasting impression of the concerns of the Indian Mahayana community. The Sutra That Expounds the Descent of Maitreya Buddha (Taisho 454) follows the tradition of portraying Maitreya as the future Buddha who will arise to restore the Dharma after the original teachings have fallen into decline. The Sutra of Mañjusri’s Questions (Taisho 468) reflects the vibrant state of Indian Buddhism during what was perhaps its most creative period and imparts a lasting impression of the concerns of the Indian Mahayana community.

Author Biography:

John R. McRae (1947-2011) was a preeminent scholar of Chinese Buddhism who specialized in the rise of Chan (Zen) during the Tang Dynasty. He held positions at Cornell University, Indiana University, and Komazawa University and served for many years as Chair of the Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai Publication Committee.
Release date Australia
April 30th, 2016
Contributors
  • Edited by Jane Goldstone
  • Edited by John McRae
  • Edited by Shotaro Iida
Pages
175
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
ISBN-13
9781886439603
Product ID
28250964

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