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Edward Conze - 1967 - Thirty Years of Buddhist Studies - Selected Essays (278p).pdf Hardcover: 274 pages Publisher: Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd; 2 edition (February 4, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 8121509602 ISBN-13: 978-8121509602 No serious student of Buddhism can afford to ignore Conze's work as a whole, including his magisterial translation of the Prajnaparamita Sutra. This collection of essays and book reviews belongs in the library of all serious students of Buddhism. This book contains the short studies of a mature scholar who understood the nuts and bolts of the engine of Buddhism as well as the technical language in which the "manual" was written. While the field may have become more crowded with more players since Conze left it, Conze's style and standard of scholarship is a model still worth emulating for all (Western) students of Buddhism. The essays collected here range from general overview of Mahayana to specific themes found in the Prajnaparamita, to comparisons to parallels in European philosophy, to Buddhism's realtionship to Gnosticism, to social implications of logical thinking, and more. His reviews of books, many of them now classic and basic fare for those in the field, are also very insightful. Clearly, Conze did not see eye to eye with Herbert Guenther, that other giantic student of Buddhism, on many an issue. These essays will benefit mainly those who are already seriously committed to Buddhism and Buddhist studies. Not recommended for beginners. About the author. For this larger than life character, you really need to start with the Wikipedia page and then move on to his Memoirs Sharing Widget |