Description

Mahayana, the Buddhism of Tibet and the Far East, is a complex and highly developed system. This brief but full account presents a complete overview of the Mahayana vision of existence, with its stress on enlightenment, freedom from illusion, and aspiration after Buddhahood for all human beings. It is written in a member which does not assume previous experience of Mahayana and includes teaching and other writings from the japanese not readily available elsewhere.

Though originally published some fifty years ago, Mrs Suzuki’s study remains one of the best contributions to the subject. It is an unpretentious and comprehensive book that has become essential reading for all students of Buddhism.