A Dictionary of Buddhist Terms and Terminologies

Author: K Krishna Murthy
Publisher: Sundeep Prakashan
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 120
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175740523

Description

Ancient Buddhist literature contains a wealth of information regarding Buddhist terms and terminologies. The need for a dictionary of Buddhist terms was felt as far back as Nagarjuna's time, and he compiled a list of technical terms.

The present book brings the Buddhist religion, theology, philosophy, literature, art, architecture, iconography and material culture within the compass of its study. Section I embodies the subjects on Buddhist religion, theology, and philosophy.

Section II covers the Buddhist terms and iconography. Section III highlights the Buddhist terms relating to the material culture, exemplifying the topics such as furniture, dress, military equipment, musical instruments, etc. that comprise the Buddhist culture.

Contents

PREFACE

SECTION-I : Religion, Theology and Philosophy

SECTION-II : Art, Architecture and Iconography

SECTION-III : Material Culture