Asanga books in order
4th century Indian Mahayana Buddhist scholar
- Lived
- 310–301
- Books
- 1
Asanga published 1 book. The best-known is Abhidharma-samuccaya.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Asanga
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Abhidharma-samuccaya
Asanga's most-read book.
Other books in order
Abhidharma-samuccaya (1971)
About Asanga
Asaṅga was one of the most important spiritual figures of Mahayana Buddhism and the founder of the Yogachara school. Traditionally, he and his half-brother Vasubandhu are regarded as the major classical Indian Sanskrit exponents of Mahayana Abhidharma, Vijñanavada thought and Mahayana teachings on the bodhisattva path. He is also traditionally considered as one of the seventeen Nalanda masters who taught at the monastery which is located in modern-day Bihar.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Asanga FAQ
- How many books has Asanga written?
- Asanga published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Asanga's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Abhidharma-samuccaya.
- What is Asanga's most famous book?
- Abhidharma-samuccaya is Asanga's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.