Buddhist Tripitaka As It Is Known In China And Japan: A Catalogue And Compendious Report (1876)

The Buddhist Tripitaka As It Is Known In China And Japan: A Catalogue And Compendious Report (1876) is a book written by Samuel Beal. The book is a comprehensive catalogue and report on the Buddhist Tripitaka, which is a collection of Buddhist scriptures. The Tripitaka is known by different names in different countries, and this book focuses on its versions in China and Japan. The book provides a detailed description of the contents of the Tripitaka and its significance in the Buddhist religion. It also includes historical information about the translation of the Tripitaka into Chinese and Japanese. The author, Samuel Beal, was a renowned scholar of Buddhism and Chinese language, and his expertise is evident in the book. Overall, The Buddhist Tripitaka As It Is Known In China And Japan: A Catalogue And Compendious Report (1876) is an essential resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, particularly its scriptures and their translations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.