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Buddhism Its History and Literature

Buddhism Its History and Literature

Davids, T. W. Rhys

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162731125
ISBN13: 9781162731124
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Buddhism: Its History and Literature is a comprehensive book written by T.W. Rhys Davids that provides an in-depth exploration of the history and literature of Buddhism. The book covers the origins of Buddhism, its spread throughout Asia, and the different schools of thought and practices that have developed over time. It also delves into the various texts and scriptures that form the basis of Buddhist teachings, including the Pali Canon and the Mahayana Sutras. The author examines the role of Buddhism in society and its impact on art, literature, and philosophy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this ancient and influential religion.1909. American Lectures on the History of Religions First Series 1894-1895. This compilation of lectures delivered Rhys, the celebrated Buddhist scholar, comprises one of the earliest successful attempts at informing the Western audience about the teachings of Buddhism, its development into an international religion, the various schools that emerged with the passage of time, the sources which enable us to know its history and finally how its study began in the Western world. Contents: Lecture I. Religious Theories in India Before Buddhism; Lecture II. Authorities on Which Our Knowledge of Buddhism is Based; Lecture III. Notes on the Life of the Buddha; Lecture IV. The Secret of Buddhism; and Lecture V. The Secret of Buddhism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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