The Vimalakirti Sutra: From the Chinese Version by Kumarajiva

Originally written in Sanskrit, this sutra is one of the most influential works in the Mahayana canon. This beautiful translation of Kumarajiva's popular Chinese version highlights the sutra's frequent touches of humor, the liveliness of its episodes, and its eloquent, orderly exposition of basic Mahayana tenets. Watson includes a brief history of early Buddhism and an introduction to the doctrine of non-dualism, a key tenet in Mahayana thought.Kumarajiva is the author of 'The Vimalakirti Sutra: From the Chinese Version by Kumarajiva' with ISBN 9788120816725 and ISBN 8120816722.