AuthorMonier-Williams, Monier, Sir, 1819-1899
TitleBuddhism : in its connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism and in its contrast with Christianity / by Sir Monier Monier-Williams
Imprint London : John Murray, 1889
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Descript xxx, 563 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

CONTENT

Introductory observations -- The Buddha as a personal teacher -- The Dharma or law and scriptures of Buddhism -- The Sangha or Buddhist order of monks -- The philosophical doctrines of Buddhism -- The morality of Buddhism and its chief aim-arhatship or Nirvana -- Changes in Buddhism and its disappearance from India -- Rise of theistic and polytheistic Buddhism -- Theistic and polytheistic Buddhism -- Mystical Buddhism in its connexion with the Yoga philosophy -- Hierarchical Buddhism, especially as developed in Tibet and Mongolia -- Ceremonial and ritualistic Buddhism -- Festivals, domestic rites, and formularies of prayers -- Sacred places -- Monasteries and temples -- Images and idols -- Sacred objects -- Buddhism contrasted with Christianity


SUBJECT

  1. Buddhism
  2. Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism
  3. India -- Religion

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