Overview
After the Buddha's story, Butön recounts three compilations of Buddhist scriptures, and then quotes from sacred texts that foretell the lives and contributions of great Indian Buddhist masters, which he then relates. The chapter concludes with the tale of the Buddhist doctrine's eventual demise and disappearance, a concept and a tale squarely within the Mahayana. The final chapter, the shortest of the three, gives an account of the inception and spread of Buddhism in Tibet, focused mainly on the country's kings and early adopters of the foreign faith. The watershed debate at Samyé Monastery between representatives of Chinese and Indian styles of Buddhist practice is given the most attention in this chapter. An afterword by Ngawang Zangpo, one of the translators, discusses and contextualizes Butön's exemplary life, his turbulent times, and his prolific works.
This book title, Buton's History of Buddhism in India and Its Spread to Tibet (A Treasury of Priceless Scripture), ISBN: 9781559394130, by Buton Richen Drup, Lisa Stein, Ngawang Zangpo, published by Shambhala (August 20, 2013) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Buton's History of Buddhism in India and Its Spread to Tibet (A Treasury of Priceless Scripture) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order Buton's History of Buddhism in India and Its Spread to Tibet (A Treasury of Priceless Scripture) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!