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Sugata Saurabha an Epic Poem from Nepal on the Life of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hridaya by Todd T. Lewis and Subarna Man Tuladhar (2009, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10019534183X

ISBN-139780195341836

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Book TitleSugata Saurabha an Epic Poem from Nepal on the Life of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hridaya

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBuddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), General

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Poetry

AuthorTodd T. Lewis, Subarna Man Tuladhar

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight21.2 Oz

Item Length6.1 in

Item Width9.2 in

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LCCN2009-009552

Reviews"A superb contribution to Buddhist Studies, Lewis and Tuladhar have not only translated from the Newari poetic vernacular an extraordinarily profound text by an outstanding figure in 20th-century Nepali history, but in the process they have also managed to introduce many of the rich textures of lay Newari Buddhist culture. This is a perfect selection for a course on biographies of the Buddha or for Himalayan religious studies." --John Clifford Holt, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Humanities in Religion and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College"[A] skillful translation." --Buddhadharma, "A superb contribution to Buddhist Studies, Lewis and Tuladhar have not only translated from the Newari poetic vernacular an extraordinarily profound text by an outstanding figure in 20th-century Nepali history, but in the process they have also managed to introduce many of the rich textures of lay Newari Buddhist culture. This is a perfect selection for a course on biographies of the Buddha or for Himalayan religious studies." --John Clifford Holt, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Humanities in Religion and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College "[A] skillful translation." --Buddhadharma, "A superb contribution to Buddhist Studies, Lewis and Tuladhar have not only translated from the Newari poetic vernacular an extraordinarily profound text by an outstanding figure in 20th-century Nepali history, but in the process they have also managed to introduce many of the rich textures of lay Newari Buddhist culture. This is a perfect selection for a course on biographies of the Buddha or for Himalayan religious studies." --John Clifford Holt, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Humanities in Religion and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College, "A superb contribution to Buddhist Studies, Lewis and Tuladhar have not only translated from the Newari poetic vernacular an extraordinarily profound text by an outstanding figure in 20th-century Nepali history, but in the process they have also managed to introduce many of the rich textures of lay Newari Buddhist culture. This is a perfect selection for a course on biographies of the Buddha or for Himalayan religious studies." --John Clifford Holt, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Humanities in Religion and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College"[A] skillful translation." -- Buddhadharma

Table Of ContentIntroductionPart I: Sugata Aurabha1. Lumbini2. Family Tree3. Nativity4. Mother5. A Pleasant Childhood6. Education7. Marriage8. The Great Renunciation9. Yashodharã10. Attaining Enlightenment11. The Basic Teaching12. The Blessed One in Kapilavastu13. Handsome Nanda14. The Great Lay Disciple15. Twleve Years of Itinerant Preaching16. A Dispute over Water17. The Monastery Built by Vishãkhã18. Devadatta's Sacrilege19. Entry into NirvãnaPart II: Perspectives for Understanding Sugata Saurabha1. The Life of the Buddha: Previous Accounts in the Buddhist Textual Tradition2. The Kãvya Sanskrit Poety Traditions and the Indic Aesthetic Tradition3. The Nepalese Context and Newar Cultural Traditions4. Chittadhar Hrdaya: A Literary Biography of His Formative Years5. Domestication of Newar Traditions in Sugata Saurabha as Those of the Ancient Shãkyas6. The Modern Confluence of Buddhism inthe Kathmandu Valley: Reformist Theravãda and Traditional Mahãyãna7. Buddhist Doctrinal Emphases and Exposition8. The Spell of Idealizations and the Revitalization of Newar CivilizationBibliographyIndex

SynopsisThe Sugata Saurabha is an epic poem that retells the story of the Buddha's life. It was published in 1947 in the Nepalese language, Newari, by Chittadhar Hridaya, one of the greatest literary figures of 20th-century Nepal. It covers the Buddha's life from birth to death and conveys his basic teachings with simple clarity. It is also of interest because, where the classical sources are silent, Hridaya inserts details of personal life and cultural context that are Nepalese. A third point of interest is the modernist perspective that underlies the author's manner of retelling this great spiritual narrative. This rendering, in a long line of accounts of the Buddha's life dating back almost 2,000 years, may be the last ever to be produced that conforms to the traditions of Indic classic poetry., The Sugata Saurabha is an epic poem that retells the story of the Buddha's life. It was published in 1947 in the Nepalese language, Newari, by Chittadhar Hridaya, one of the greatest literary figures of 20th-century Nepal. The text is remarkable for its comprehensiveness, artistry, and nuance. It covers the Buddha's life from birth to death and conveys his basic teachings with simple clarity. It is also of interest because, where the classical sources are silent, Hridaya inserts details of personal life and cultural context that are Nepalese. The effect is to humanize the founder and add the texture of real life. A third point of interest is the modernist perspective that underlies the author's manner of retelling this great spiritual narrative. This rendering, in a long line of accounts of the Buddha's life dating back almost 2,000 years, may be the last ever to be produced that conforms to the traditions of Indic classic poetry. It will not only appeal to scholars of Buddhism but will find use in courses that introduce students to the life of the Buddha.

LC Classification NumberPL3801.N59H7613 2009