Sacred Books of the East: Comprising the Vedic Hymns, Zend-Avesta, Dhammapada, Upanishads, the Koran and the Life of Buddha

Literature & Fiction

Wilson, Epiphanius

History & Criticism

Franklin Classics

Excerpt: ...his question to Kieh-nih; and the latter asked, "Who are you?" Tsz-lu gave his name. "You are a follower of Confucius of Lu, are you not?" "You are right," he answered. "Ah, as these waters rise and overflow their bounds," said he, "'tis so with all throughout the empire; and who is he that can alter the state of things? And you are a follower of a learned man who withdraws from his chief; had you not better be a follower of such as have forsaken the world?" And he went on with his harrowing, without stopping. Tsz-lu went and informed his Master of all this. He was deeply touched, and said, "One cannot herd on equal terms with beasts and birds: if I am not to live among these human folk, then with whom else should I live? Only when Pg 101 the empire is well ordered shall I cease to take part in the work of reformation." Tsz-lu was following the Master, but had dropped behind on the way, when he encountered an old man with a weed-basket slung on a staff over his shoulder. Tsz-lu inquired of him, "Have you seen my Master, sir?" Said the old man, "Who is your master?

Wisdom of Confucius

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Testament

Collected in 1899 by Epiphanius Wilson, the works in this text are words of praise to the one unknown God, illustrating the spiritual connection between peoples spanning across continents and centuries. This volume includes hymns from the Hindu Vedas, thought to be the oldest sacred texts in the world; the Avesta of the Zoroastrians, from pre-Christian Middle East; the Dhammapada, transcribed words of the Buddha given to provide guidance to men; excerpts from the Upanishads, Indian scriptures meditating on the philosophy and nature of God; selections from the Koran, the words God spoke to the prophet Mohammed that formed the foundation of Islamic faith; and the poetic story of the life of Buddha. Seen together in one place, these holy writing beautifully illustrate the passion of the rich, worshipful tradition of the lands of the East. Introduction CHAPTER I — The Twin-Verses CHAPTER II — On Earnestness CHAPTER III — Thought CHAPTER IV — Flowers CHAPTER V — The Fool CHAPTER VI — The Wise Man CHAPTER VII — The Venerable CHAPTER VIII — The Thousands CHAPTER IX — Evil CHAPTER X — Punishment CHAPTER XI — Old Age CHAPTER XII — Self CHAPTER XIII — The World CHAPTER XIV — The Buddha—The Awakened CHAPTER XV — Happiness CHAPTER XVI — Pleasure CHAPTER XVII — Anger CHAPTER XVIII — Impurity CHAPTER XIX — The Just CHAPTER XX — The Way CHAPTER XXI — Miscellaneous CHAPTER XXII — The Downward Course CHAPTER XXIII — The Elephant CHAPTER XXIV — Thirst CHAPTER XXV — The Bhikshu CHAPTER XXVI — The Brâhmana THE UPANISHADS Introduction Kaushîtaki-Upanishad The Couch of Brahman Knowledge of the Living Spirit Life and Consciousness SELECTIONS FROM THE KORAN Introduction Mohammed and Mohammedanism CHAPTER I — Entitled, the Preface, or Introduction—Revealed at Mecca CHAPTER II — Entitled, the Cow—Revealed Partly at Mecca, and Partly at Medina CHAPTER III — Entitled, the Family of Imran—Revealed at Medina CHAPTER IV — Entitled, Women—Revealed at Medina CHAPTER V — Entitled, the Table—Revealed at Medina LIFE OF BUDDHA INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I The Birth Living in the Palace Disgust at Sorrow Putting Away Desire Leaving the City CHAPTER II The Return of Kandaka Entering the Place of Austerities The General Grief of the Palace The Mission to Seek the Prince CHAPTER III Bimbisâra Raga Invites the Prince The Reply to Bimbasâra Râga Visit to Ârâda Udrarâma Defeats Mara O-wei-san-pou-ti (Abhisambodhi) Turning the Law-wheel CHAPTER IV Bimbisâra Râga Becomes a Disciple The Great Disciple Becomes a Hermit Conversion of the “Supporter of the Orphans and Destitute” Interview between Father and Son Receiving the Getavana Vihâra Escaping the Drunken Elephant and Devadatta The Lady Âmra Sees Buddha CHAPTER V By Spiritual Power Fixing His Term of Years The Differences of the Likkhavis Parinirvâna Mahâparinirvâna Praising Nirvâna Division of the Sariras

Sacred Books of the East, Including Selections from Vedic Hymns, the Zend Avesta, the Dhammapada, the Upanishads, the Koran and the Life of Budha

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Sacred Books of the East

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Primary Sources, Historical Collections: Chinese Literature: Comprising the Analects of Confucius, the Shi-King, the Sayings of Mencius, the, With a Foreword by T. S. Wentworth

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Legare Street Press

Chinese Literature: Comprising The Analects Of Confucius, The Shi-King, The Sayings Of Mencius, The Sorrows Of Han, And The Travels Of Fa-Hien (1900)

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