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The "Sacred Books of the East" comprise a collection of 50 volumes encompassing sacred texts and writings from various Eastern religious traditions. This extensive series provides access to important religious literature from Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Jainism, and Sikhism. The volumes aim to foster understanding and cultural appreciation by making Eastern religious texts available to Western readers in English translation.