Last Days of the Buddha: The Mahāparinibbāna Sutta

Last Days of the Buddha: The Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
ISBN-10
9559219987
ISBN-13
9789559219989
Category
Buddhism
Pages
98
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Buddhist Publication Society
Authors
Francis Story, Sister Vajirā

Description

This work is the Pali Canon's account of the Buddha's last journey to the small jungle town where he attained his final release. The sutta is not only a vivid historical document but a great religious classic. Includes helpful explanatory notes.

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