Maitreya, the Future Buddha

Maitreya, the Future Buddha
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Publisher : CUP Archive
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 9780521343442
ISBN-13 : 0521343445
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Download or read book Maitreya, the Future Buddha written by Alan Sponberg and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1988-04-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1988 book is a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural study of the legend that has evolved around the figure of Maitreya.


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