Teachings of the compassionate buddha paperback edited by a cornell university professor this collection of basic writings of buddhism reveals why. The teachings of the compassionate buddha 9780451200778 penguinrandomhousecom books with its origins in ancient india buddhism is a system of thought that has enriched the religious lives of billions and in more recent times swept through with its origins in ancient india buddhism is a system of thought that has enriched the religious . The teachings of the compassionate buddha by edwin arthur burtt editor 391 rating details 322 ratings 16 reviews with its origins in ancient india buddhism is a system of thought that has enriched the religious lives of billions and in more recent times swept through the western world as well. Teachings of the compassionate buddha book description gentleness serenity and compassion through liberation from selfish craving these are the fundamental teachings of the great oriental religion of buddhism begun twenty five hundred years ago by siddharta gautama