John of Damascus Vita Barlaam et Joasaph
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John of Damascus

Vita Barlaam et Joasaph

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A Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend. Prince Joasaph, sheltered from suffering by his father, encounters a Christian hermit named Barlaam and converts. One of the most widely read medieval texts.

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  • Prooemium

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,130 words
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    Book 2

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,990 words
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    Book 3

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~430 words
  • 4
    Book 4

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,410 words
  • 5
    Book 5

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,410 words
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    Book 6

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,710 words
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    Book 7

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,090 words
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    Book 8

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,770 words
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    Book 9

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,080 words
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    Book 10

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,440 words
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    Book 11

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,220 words
  • 12
    Book 12

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,630 words
  • 13
    Book 13

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~780 words
  • 14
    Book 14

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,440 words
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    Book 15

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,430 words
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    Book 16

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,660 words
  • 17
    Book 17

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,100 words
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    Book 18

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,060 words
  • 19
    Book 19

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,140 words
  • 20
    Book 20

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~960 words
  • 21
    Book 21

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,770 words
  • 22
    Book 22

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,580 words
  • 23
    Book 23

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,050 words
  • 24
    Book 24

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,450 words
  • 25
    Book 25

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,990 words
  • 26
    Book 26

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,230 words
  • 27
    Book 27

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~3,010 words
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    Book 28

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,540 words
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    Book 29

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,000 words
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    Book 30

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~2,590 words
  • 31
    Book 31

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,700 words
  • 32
    Book 32

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,620 words
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    Book 33

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,580 words
  • 34
    Book 34

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,280 words
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    Book 35

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,120 words
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    Book 36

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,940 words
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    Book 37

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,170 words
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    Book 38

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,060 words
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    Book 39

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,610 words
  • 40
    Book 40

    The Christian adaptation of the Buddha legend: Prince Joasaph, sheltered from all suffering by his father, encounters a monk named Barlaam and embraces the ascetic life.

    ~1,400 words
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