John S. Strong

Auteur van The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations

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John S. Strong is the Charles A. Dana Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at Bates College. He is the author of several books, including Relics of the Buddha and Buddhisms: An introduction.

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The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations (2007) 168 exemplaren

The Buddha: A Short Biography (Oneworld Short Guides) (2001) 59 exemplaren

The Legend of King Asoka: A Study and Translation of the Asokavadana (2014) 37 exemplaren

Buddhisms: An Introduction (2015) 37 exemplaren

The Legend and Cult of Upagupta (1992) 14 exemplaren

Relics of the Buddha (2003) 13 exemplaren

The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations (Religious Life in History Series) by John S. Strong… 1 exemplaar

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Geboortedatum: 1948
Geslacht: male
Geboorteplaats: Hebei, China
Woonplaatsen: Maine, USA
Opleiding: University of Chicago
Beroepen: professor (religion)
Organisaties: Bates College

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Legend of King Asoka: A Study and Translation of the… door John S. Strong

This first English translation of the Asokavadana text, the Sanskrit version of the legend of King Asoka, first written in the second century A.D. Emperor of during the third century B.C. and one of the most important rulers in the history of Buddhism. Asoka has hitherto been studied in the West primarily from his edicts and rock inscriptions in many parts of the Indian subcontinent.

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