Book 6

Buddhist Scriptures

This is an inexpensive paperback that packs a wide range of Buddhist texts, translated from different languages, into one light (650 page) book.

brings together scriptures from a broad and geographical range
gathers works from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese
provides tales of the Buddha's past lives
discusses qualities and qualifications for a monk
explores the many meanings of enlightenment
presents a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the nature of the Buddhist tradition