A Handbook of Chinese Buddhism is a comprehensive reference guide written by Ernest J. Eitel. The book serves as a Sanskrit-Chinese dictionary, providing translations and explanations of key Buddhist terms and concepts. It includes a detailed introduction to Chinese Buddhism, covering its history, beliefs, and practices. The book is organized alphabetically, with entries ranging from Abhidharma to Zen. Each entry includes the Sanskrit and Chinese terms, their English translations, and a brief explanation of their meaning and significance in Buddhist philosophy. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of Buddhism, as well as anyone interested in learning more about Chinese culture and language.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1888 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
