The Lalita-Vistara

The Lalita-Vistara: Or Memoirs Of The Early Life Of Sakya Sinha is a book written by Rajendralala Mitra in 1881. The book is a translation of the Lalita-Vistara, a Buddhist text that tells the story of the early life of Sakya Sinha, who would later become the Buddha. The Lalita-Vistara is considered one of the most important texts in the Buddhist canon, and Mitra's translation is considered one of the most accurate and comprehensive translations available in English. The book includes detailed descriptions of the Buddha's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, as well as his spiritual journey and eventual enlightenment. It also includes commentary and analysis by Mitra, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text and its significance in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Overall, The Lalita-Vistara: Or Memoirs Of The Early Life Of Sakya Sinha is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist history, philosophy, and spirituality.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.