| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Routledge revivals |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The origin of Buddhism -- pt. 2. Buddhism in India in the seventh century of the Christian era -- pt. 3. Buddhism at the present time in Ceylon |
| Summary |
First published in 1914, this is a fascinating investigation of the origins of Buddhism, drawing on a wealth of evidence relating to the life and teachings of the Buddha. First considering how the study of the Buddhist doctrine can be used to critique religious systems such as Christianity, Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire proceeds to discuss Buddhism at three different periods of its history: the life and legend of the Buddha as demonstrated within canonical works, Buddhism in India during the seventh century, and finally, Buddhism in Sri Lanka (formally 'Ceylon') at the start of the twentieth cen |
| Notes |
Translated from the French |
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| Subject |
Buddhism.
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Buddhism.
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.
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Buddhism
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ensor, Laura, translator
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| ISBN |
9781317811121 |
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1317811127 |
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