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Buddhism: Its Historical Theoretical and Popular Aspects in Three Lectures

Buddhism: Its Historical Theoretical and Popular Aspects in Three Lectures

Eitel, Ernest J.

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Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162644311
ISBN13: 9781162644318
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Buddhism: Its Historical Theoretical and Popular Aspects in Three Lectures is a book written by Ernest J. Eitel, which provides a comprehensive overview of Buddhism. The book is divided into three lectures, each focusing on a different aspect of Buddhism.The first lecture covers the historical background of Buddhism, including its origins in India and its spread throughout Asia. The lecture also discusses the life and teachings of the Buddha, as well as the development of different schools of Buddhism.The second lecture delves into the theoretical aspects of Buddhism, including its philosophy and doctrines. The lecture covers topics such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the concept of karma.The third and final lecture explores the popular aspects of Buddhism, including its practices and rituals. The lecture covers topics such as meditation, chanting, and the role of monasticism in Buddhist practice.Overall, Buddhism: Its Historical Theoretical and Popular Aspects in Three Lectures is a comprehensive guide to Buddhism that is suitable for both scholars and general readers. The book provides a thorough understanding of the history, philosophy, and practices of this ancient religion.1873. From the Preface: Two of the following essays on Buddhism formed part of a series of popular lectures, delivered in Union Church...To complete the plan laid down in the first essay, it was necessary to add a third, and the whole is herewith offered to the reader as a popular sketch of Buddhism, which is here viewed under its different aspects, as an event in history, as a system of doctrine, and as a popular religion.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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