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# Life of the Buddha (Clay Sanskrit Library, 10)

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desertcart.com: Life of the Buddha (Clay Sanskrit Library, 10): 9780814762165: Ashvaghosha, Patrick Olivelle: Books

Review: The greatest story ever told (Eastern edition) - The Clay Sanskrit Library series is, without doubt, a gift from a very benevolent and gracious God (exactly which one of the 330 million is unclear however - but whichever one it is, "thank you"). One of the latest incarnations of this series, Professor Patrick Olivelle's translation of Ashvaghosha's epic poem "Life of the Buddha" is not only a thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing translation but also contains an extremely helpful and fascinating introductory essay. Worth the price of the book nearly on its own the introduction details how Ashvaghosha's work fits into its larger socio-religious milieu - engaging in a dialogue with the Brahmanical tradition over just what "real" dharma truly is. As such, it helps one understand how these traditions of Brahmanism and Buddhism interacted, challenged and developed alongside one another in conversation. I highly recommend this title, not only for the beauty and impact of the poem itself but also for the information Professor Olivelle provides on how to understand the work in its larger context.
Review: Content - Good read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #222,777 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #115 in Ancient & Classical Literature #921 in Buddhism (Books) #5,680 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (41) |
| Dimensions  | 4.5 x 1.3 x 6.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0814762166 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0814762165 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Clay Sanskrit Library |
| Print length  | 558 pages |
| Publication date  | May 1, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Clay Sanskrit |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The greatest story ever told (Eastern edition)
*by D***R on July 22, 2008*

The Clay Sanskrit Library series is, without doubt, a gift from a very benevolent and gracious God (exactly which one of the 330 million is unclear however - but whichever one it is, "thank you"). One of the latest incarnations of this series, Professor Patrick Olivelle's translation of Ashvaghosha's epic poem "Life of the Buddha" is not only a thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing translation but also contains an extremely helpful and fascinating introductory essay. Worth the price of the book nearly on its own the introduction details how Ashvaghosha's work fits into its larger socio-religious milieu - engaging in a dialogue with the Brahmanical tradition over just what "real" dharma truly is. As such, it helps one understand how these traditions of Brahmanism and Buddhism interacted, challenged and developed alongside one another in conversation. I highly recommend this title, not only for the beauty and impact of the poem itself but also for the information Professor Olivelle provides on how to understand the work in its larger context.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Content
*by M***M on January 18, 2026*

Good read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great condition
*by B***R on June 12, 2024*

great condition and delivery, well worth it.

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