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Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism

- The Doctrinal History of Nirvana

About Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism

Presents a study of the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali "Nikaaya" and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese "aagama" and its traditional interpretation. This work also clarifies early doctrinal developments of "Nirvana" and traces the word and related terms back to their original metaphorical contexts.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415355506
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 176
  • Published:
  • August 9, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x234x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 395 g.
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Expected delivery: October 10, 2024

Description of Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism

Presents a study of the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali "Nikaaya" and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese "aagama" and its traditional interpretation. This work also clarifies early doctrinal developments of "Nirvana" and traces the word and related terms back to their original metaphorical contexts.

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