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Leaves of the Bodhi Tree: A Descriptive Catalogue, Inventory & Concordance of English-Language Buddhist Literature
Author(s): Rev. Lambert Tuffrey (Author)
- Publisher: Dharmakāya Books
- Publication Date: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 762 pages
- ISBN-10: 1739472578
- ISBN-13: 9781739472573
Book Description
In addition to serving as a catalogue,
Leaves of the Bodhi Tree functions as an accessible and authoritative introductory guide to the breadth of Buddhist literature. Key features of this volume include:- Detailed Listings: A meticulous and comprehensive catalogue of translated Buddhist texts.
- Clear Explanations: Chapter introductions clarify essential terminology for readers at all levels.
- Innovative Taxonomy: The volume provides a detailed rationale for the categorisation systems used to organise the corpus, outlining how texts are grouped by tradition, period, and genre to facilitate navigation.
- Historical Insight: This book shows that, since 1900, English has emerged as the primary language for Buddhist study and practice.
This catalogue serves as a vital guide for both scholars and practitioners seeking to navigate Buddhist texts now available in English.
About the Author
Rev. Lambert Tuffrey is an ordained Buddhist monk who has lived and worked full-time at a Soto Zen monastery in the North of England since 1998. With over twenty-five years of monastic experience in the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, Rev. Tuffrey offers a practitioner’s perspective on Buddhist literature. He compiled Leaves of the Bodhi Tree to clarify the network of translated scriptures and teachings, thereby making the Buddha’s wisdom more accessible to English-speaking practitioners worldwide.
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