Buddhist Myths : Cosmology, Tales & Legends Hardback
by MARTIN J DOUGHERTY
Part of the Histories series
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Practiced today by more than 500 million adherents, Buddhism emerged from India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.
Based around the original teachings of the Buddha, key texts emerged to promote a true understanding of Buddhist ethics and spiritual practices.
The Buddhist traditions created a vast body of mythological literature, much of it focused on the life of the Buddha.
For example, the 550 Jataka Tales tell of Buddha’s early life and renunciation, as well as his previous human and animal incarnations.
The stories also tell of Gautama Buddha’s family, such as his mother Mara, and her dream of a white elephant preceding his birth; as well as his cousin, Devadatta, a disciple monk who rebelled against Buddha and tried to kill him.
Buddhist literature includes numerous parables – such as the Turtle Who Couldn’t Stop Talking – as well as recounting scenes from the Indian epic the Ramayana.
History and myth intermingle in texts such as Ashokavadana, where the Mauryan emperor Ashoka is portrayed as a model of Buddhist kingship.
Illustrated with 120 photographs and artworks, Buddhist Myths is an accessible, engaging and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential religions.
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- Pages:224 pages, 120 photos, artworks and maps; 120 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amber Books Ltd
- Publication Date:14/10/2022
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- ISBN:9781838862268
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:224 pages, 120 photos, artworks and maps; 120 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amber Books Ltd
- Publication Date:14/10/2022
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- ISBN:9781838862268