829 pages ; 25 cm; "An excellent assemblage of the understandings, sayings and doings of Sakyamuni Buddha, drawn in non-sectarian way from both Theravada and Mahayana sources."; Book I -- In search of the path -- Enlightenment -- Dessemination of the dharma -- Sakyamuni in his native home -- Book II -- In Jeta Grove -- Rajagaha -- The eight consciousnesses -- The growth of the Sangha -- Book III -- The Ideal follower -- Defilements -- The conduct of a Bodhisattva -- Book IV -- The essence of the Buddha's mind -- Absolute wisdom -- The transference of merit -- The degrees of enlightenment -- Book V -- Education -- Organization of the order - Wisdom and ignorance -- The four noble truths -- Book Vi -- Knowing the Dharma -- Amitayu Buddha's primal vow and salvation -- The significance of Tathagata -- To realize the path of emancipation -- Book VII -- The wonderous Dharma is revealed -- The tragedy at Rajagriha -- Devotion to the path -- The Stupa -- Book VIII -- The prophecy of the Buddha's great demise -- The golden light -- Tathagata-garbha -- The great demise.; 

57394496