{"product_id":"buddhist-scriptures-by-donald-lopez-9780140447583","title":"Buddhist Scriptures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich new selection of Buddhist writings, representing the full range of historical periods, geographical origins and literary styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha. This rich anthology brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast nature of the Buddhist tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288385929452,"sku":"9780140447583","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27363603482237.jpg?v=1770547682","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/buddhist-scriptures-by-donald-lopez-9780140447583","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}