Treasures of Buddhism

A New Translation with Selected Letters

Frithjof Schuon, Harry Oldmeadow, Mark Perry , Jean-Pierre Lafouge

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World Wisdom Books
07 November 2018

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Comparative religion; Buddhism

In his classic work on the subject, perennialist author Frithjof Schuon explores the vast and varied landscape that is Buddhism. Every reader interested in Buddhism from whatever angle will here find much that speaks to his or her condition. Schuon presents Buddhism not as an historical artifact of the past, but as a living spiritual force. In describing the essentials of Buddhism, he frequently makes use of comparisons with other traditions, including Western religious thought. Th e rich and diverse world of Buddhist art—from its statuary to the tea ceremony—is a subject treated with particular importance. A valuable section on Shinto, the indigenous Japanese tradition of the “way of the gods,” concludes the book.

By: Frithjof Schuon
Edited by: Harry Oldmeadow
Other: Mark Perry, Jean-Pierre Lafouge
Imprint: World Wisdom Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781936597581
ISBN 10: 1936597586
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 07 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998) is best known as the foremost spokesman of the Perennial Philosophy. A gifted artist and poet as well as the author of over twenty books on religion, metaphysics, sacred art, and the spiritual path, Schuon's books have been translated into over a dozen languages and are respected by academic and religious authorities alike. Harry Oldmeadow was Coordinator of Philosophy and Religious Studies at La Trobe University Bendigo, Australia, until his recent retirement. He is a well-respected authority on the Perennialist school of comparative religion and the author of Frithjof Schuon and the Perennial Philosophy. He lives in Bendigo, Australia.

Reviews for Treasures of Buddhism: A New Translation with Selected Letters

[E]very reader interested in Buddhism from whatever angle will here find much that speaks to his condition. --Marco Pallis, author of Peaks and Lamas, A Buddhist Spectrum, and The Way and the Mountain Frithjof Schuon's demanding and comprehensive essays . . . explore Buddhism's spiritual system and analyze its 'messages' of renunciation, mystery, peace, and mercy. --Booklist [I]t gives a more powerful 'taste' of Buddhism than any other book by a Western author that I have read, while at the same time it never lets us forget what Buddhism has in common with other religions. --The Royal Asiatic Society [R]ecommended to all serious persons interested in Buddhism, as a unique contribution to its metaphysical definition. --The Eastern Buddhist Essentials of Buddhism [are] described with clarity, making use of comparisons with Western religious thought. --Kenneth K. Inada, author of Guide to Buddhist Philosophy Recommended for academic collections with an interest in comparative religion. --Library Journal [A] remarkable little book. . . . --Perry Schmidt-Leukel, author of Transformation by Integration: How Inter-faith Encounter Changes Christianity Treasures of Buddhism is a . . . richly rewarding compilation, embellished by excerpts from previously unpublished correspondence--altogether indispensable to anyone seriously interested in the Buddhist tradition. --Harry Oldmeadow, author of Frithjof Schuon and the Perennial Philosophy