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The quest of enlightenment : a selection of the Buddhist scriptures

Edward J. Thomas

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The discovery of Buddhist scriptures in India closes a gap in the history of Buddhism. The scriptures reprinted herein make it possible to show the growth of the religion in India and the spread of Buddhist doctrine throughout East Asia.

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The discovery of Buddhist scriptures in India closes a gap in the history of Buddhism. The scriptures reprinted herein make it possible to show the growth of the religion in India and the spread of Buddhist doctrine throughout East Asia.

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The discovery of Buddhist scriptures in India closes a gap in the history of Buddhism. The scriptures reprinted herein make it possible to show the growth of the religion in India and the spread of Buddhist doctrine throughout East Asia.

Key concepts: Buddhism, Enlightenment, Doctrine, Selection (genetic algorithm), Philosophy, Ancient history, History, Religious studies

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