Buddhism

Its Birth and Dispersal
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-53927-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 258 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm

Reihe: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1912, Buddhism: Its Birth and Dispersal by Mrs. Rhys Davids offers a profound exploration of Buddhism's origins, teachings, and historical spread. Drawing from the Pali Canon and commentaries, the book examines fragments of Buddhist thought, the role of early Sakyan teachers, and the interplay between monastic life and mental discipline. It delves into the philosophical essence of Buddhism and its transformative message, tracing its dissemination across cultures. With insightful appendices and a detailed index, this seminal work remains a cornerstone for understanding the evolution of Buddhist traditions and their enduring impact on global spirituality.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Davids, Mrs. Rhys

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Buddhismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface to the Second Edition 1. The Pali Tradition 2. A Working Hypothesis 3. The Pali Canon and Commentaries 4. Some Fragments 5. More Fragments 6. Yet More Fragments 7. The Message of the Fragments 8. The First Sakyan Teachers 9. Man as Monk and Man as Mind 10. The Dispersal of Buddhism 11. Last words Appendixes Index