The Legend of King Asoka

A Study and Translation of the Asokavadana

Autor*innen

• John S. Strong

Parameter

• 350 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Buddhismus
• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Religion

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The book presents an English translation of the Asokavadana, a key Sanskrit text detailing the legend of King Asoka, a pivotal figure in Buddhism. The author, John Strong, provides a critical essay that contextualizes Asoka's significance beyond his well-known edicts and inscriptions. By exploring the narrative of the legends, the work enhances the understanding of Asoka's impact on Buddhist history and thought, offering insights into his role as a ruler in the third century B.C. and the broader implications for Buddhist scholarship.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback