The Buddhist Religion: A Historical Introduction. This item is unavailable.The Buddhist Religion: A Historical Introduction

A historical introduction to Buddhism. The purpose of this work is to portray the thoughts and actions of the large segment of followers of the Buddha. Its presentation covers six main aspects of Buddhism - ritual, devotionalism, doctrine, meditation, practice, and institutional history.

Foreword. Preface. Map: The World of Buddhism. Abbreviations. Introduction. Buddhism in India. 1. The Buddha's Awakening. 2. The Buddha as Teacher and Power Figure. 3. The Development of Early Indian Buddhism. 4. The Period of the Three Vehicles. 5. Early Medieval Indian Buddhism. 6. Late Medieval Indian Buddhism. 7. Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. 8. Buddhism in Central Asia and China. 9. Buddhism in Korea and Vietnam. 10. Buddhism in Japan. 11. Buddhism in the Tibetan Cultural Area. 12. Buddhism Comes West. An Overview of the Buddhist Scriptures. Pronunciation Guide. Glossary. Select Bibliography. Index.