Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (1906Ð1993) is widely regarded as modern Thailand's most influential Buddhist philosopher. His thought had a profound intellectual impact in Thailand in the second half of the t…
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the di…
This life of the Buddha is based on quotations from many ancient sources. Most of them are from the Pali Cannon which contains the oldest material on the Buddha's life and teachings. But later sour…
Guided by a lifetime's experience of Buddhist practice, Sangharakshita tackles the question: 'What is the Dharma?' from many different angles. The result is a basic starter kit of teachings and pra…
More about karma, and its social context -- The antecedents of the karma doctrine in Brahminism -- Jain antecedents -- What did the Buddha mean by no soul"? -- The Buddha's positive values: love an…
This volume is the first extended scholarly treatment of Buddhism in the Sung (960-1279) to be published in a Western language. It focuses largely on elite figures, elite traditions, and interactio…
A much broader historical overview than many works that discuss the economic intricacies of Buddhism in China, Buddhism in Chinese Society interweaves an understanding of social and political organ…
A veritable treasure trove.... Both demanding and tremendously rewarding.... The book is of high scholarly standard, but ... is clear, precise and a pleasure to read - and is certainly accessible t…
Online version:rnGanguly, Swati.rnPerspectives on evolution of Buddhism.rnDelhi, India : Eastern Book Linkers, 2002rn(OCoLC)606950676rnOnline version:rnGanguly, Swati.rnPerspectives on evolution of…
From the begining of modern Indological research, the dates of te Buddha have been recognized as having crucial importance for early Indian history. A symposium on the date of the historical Buddha…
This volume originates from the Fourth Syymposium on Buddhist Studies
In this study a social and cultural anthropologist and a specialist in the study of religion pool their talents to examine recent changes in popular religion in Sri Lanka. As the Sinhalas themselve…