Author: Hari Singh Gour
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 657
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171674887
Description
Buddhism has become increasingly popular in the West and many other parts of the world today. However, unfortunately, it has become extinct in the very land of its birth. 'This book fills the yawning gap between the Buddhists all over the world and its historical and geographical roots.
Buddhism has become increasingly popular in the West and many other parts of the world today. However, unfortunately, it has become extinct in the very land of its birth. 'The Spirit of Buddhism' fills the yawning gap between the Buddhists all over the world and its historical and geographical roots.
The relevance of Gautam Buddh's life and teachings in the twenty-first century have death with in great detail, making insightful comparisons with other world religions such as Hinduism and Christianity. Light has also been shed on Buddhist mythology and the differences amongst various schools and sects of Buddhism with elegance and objectivity.
Contents
Preface
General Introduction
India before Buddhism
Faiths and Philosophy in Buddh’s Time
Life of Buddh
The Great Renunciation
From Buddhhood to Return Home
From his Return to the End
Legendary Life of Buddh
Later Development
Buddhist Mythology
Rules of the Brotherhood
The Doctrine of Buddism
The Path to Nirvan
The Only Way
The Secret Doctrine
His Precepts and Parables
Buddhism and Other Faiths
Buddhism and Christianity
Buddhism and Modern Thought
Buddhism and Modern Progress
Buddhism as the Universal Religion
The Epilogue
Chronology
Descriptive notes on the Illustrations
Glossary
Bibliography
Index