Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical AnalysisUniversity of Hawaii Press, 1 лип. 1984 р. - 212 стор. This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachings and historical development, setting forth complex and significant ideas in a straightforward and simple style that is easily accessible to the student. The author's orientation is philosophical, rather than religious or sociological. This approach is both the uniqueness and the strength of the work.Part I outlines the historical background out of which Buddhism arose and emphasizes the teachings of early Buddhism. Part II examines developments in the history of Buddhist thought and the emergence of the various schools of Buddhism. |
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Later Buddhism | 91 |
Appendix I Metaphysics and the Buddha | 153 |
Appendix 2 Reflections on the Relation between Early Buddhism and Zen | 163 |
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