Concept of the Buddha - Its Evolution From Early Buddhism to the Trikaya Theory

Informationen zum Autor Guang Xing obtained his PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London in 2003. He is a research assistant professor at the Centre of Buddhist Studies, the University of Hong Kong. His research interests are Chinese and Mahayana Buddhist studies, particularly the origin of Mahayana. Klappentext Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the Trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. Zusammenfassung Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the Trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. The Concept of the Buddha in Early Buddhism 2. The Concept of the Buddha in the Early Indian Buddhist Schools: Sarvastivada 3. The Concept of the Buddha in the Early Indian Buddhist Schools: Mahasamghika and Other Schools 4. The Origins and Development of the Dharmakaya 5. The Origins and Development of the Sambhogakaya 6. The Origins and Development of the Nirmanakaya 7. The Attributes of the Buddha and Other Buddhas in Early and Middle Mahayana Sutras Conclusion: The Five Basic Stages in the Development of the Concept of the Buddha

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Introduction  1. The Concept of the Buddha in Early Buddhism  2. The Concept of the Buddha in the Early Indian Buddhist Schools: Sarvastivada  3. The Concept of the Buddha in the Early Indian Buddhist Schools: Mahasamghika and Other Schools  4. The Origins and Development of the Dharmakaya  5. The Origins and Development of the Sambhogakaya  6. The Origins and Development of the Nirmanakaya  7. The Attributes of the Buddha and Other Buddhas in Early and Middle Mahayana Sutras  Conclusion: The Five Basic Stages in the Development of the Concept of the Buddha

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• Authors: Guang Xing, Guang Xing, Guang Xing (University of Hong Kong University of, Guang Xing, Guang (University of Hong Kong University of Xing, Guang (University of Hong Kong) Xing, Xing Guang
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.09.2010
• EAN: 9780415600026
• ISBN: 978-0-415-60002-6
• No. of pages: 252
• Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism; Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Japan, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, RELIGION / Buddhism / General, Buddhism, Religion: general, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General