Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism

This book deals with the confrontation of Buddhism and Brahmanism in India. Both depended on support from the royal court, but Buddhism had less to offer in return than Brahmanism. Buddhism developed in a manner to make up for this.

About the author

Johannes Bronkhorst is professor of Sanskrit and Indian studies at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) since 1987. Doctorates: Pune (India, 1979), Leiden (Netherlands, 1980). Recent books: Greater Magadha (2007), Aux origines de la philosophie indienne (2008), Buddhist Teaching in India (2009).

Product details

• Authors: Johannes Bronkhorst
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.02.2011
• EAN: 9789004201408
• ISBN: 978-90-04-20140-8
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 244 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 635 g
• Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies.
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions