Publisher's Synopsis
The Questions of King Milinda is a book that delves into the philosophical conversations between King Milinda and the Buddhist monk Nagasena. This is the second volume of the series, which is part of the larger collection of sacred books of the East, volume 36. The book discusses various topics such as the nature of the self, the concept of karma, and the path to enlightenment. The conversations between the two characters are presented in a dialogue format, with King Milinda asking questions and Nagasena providing insightful answers. The book provides a unique insight into the Buddhist philosophy and is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject. The author, F. Max Muller, was a renowned scholar of comparative religion and is known for his contributions to the study of Buddhism.1894. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Contents: Book IV. The Solving of Dilemmas; Book V. The Problem of Inference; Book VI. The Voluntary Extra Vows; and Book VII. Similes of Arahatship. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
