Religion & Spirituality· Argentina
Qué es el budismo
by Jorge Luis BorgesAggregate Editorial Score38/100
Published 1976English
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Qué es el budismo by Jorge Luis Borges is a landmark work of religion & spirituality, first published in 1976. Qué es el budismo by Jorge Luis Borges (1976) is a notable work of religion spirituality from Argentina.
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.
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This book is part of Argentina's rich literary tradition.
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Qué es el budismo by Jorge Luis Borges sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1976 in Argentina, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 38/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
Readers coming to Qué es el budismo for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Jorge Luis Borges's role in the literature of Argentina is well established. Qué es el budismo can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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15.2
Jorge Luis Borges is a celebrated author from Argentina known for influential works of short stories.
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