Buddha''s Philosophy - Selections From the Pali Canon and an Introductory Essay

Informationen zum Autor G. F. Allen Klappentext This study, originally published in 1959, traces the origin of Buddhism in Brahmanism, and fixes its relationship to Hinduism, describing and stressing the basic importance of Buddhist contemplation. The first half of the book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents the Teaching itself, as handed down in the canonical writings of the ancient East. Zusammenfassung This study, originally published in 1959, traces the origin of Buddhism in Brahmanism, and fixes its relationship to Hinduism, describing and stressing the basic importance of Buddhist contemplation. The first half of the book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents the Teaching itself, as handed down in the canonical writings of the ancient East. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part One: Introduction Buddha and Dhamma Part Two: The Teaching Dhamma and Discipline

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• Authors: G F Allen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2010
• EAN: 9780415611954
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61195-4
• No. of pages: 198
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, RELIGION / General, REFERENCE / General, Buddhism, Religion: general, Reference works, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Other non-Christian religions, Other religions and spiritual beliefs