Buddhist thought : a complete introduction to the Indian tradition /

Buddhist Thought is crucial reading for those interested in Buddhism. It guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Abstract and complex ideas are made...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Williams, Paul, 1950-
Other Authors: Tribe, Anthony, Wynne, Alexander, 1974-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Routledge, 2012.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Buddhism.
Buddhism > India > Doctrines > Textbooks.
Buddhism
Bouddhisme.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
Buddhism > Doctrines
India
Textbooks
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The doctrinal position of the Buddha in context
  • Mainstream Buddhism : the basic thought of the Buddha
  • The nature and origins of Mahayana Buddhism
  • Some schools of mainstream Buddhist thought
  • Mahayana philosophy
  • The Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism
  • Mantranaya/Vajrayana & Tantric Buddhism in India
  • A note of further reading and some websites
  • Some exam and study questions
  • Sanskrit and Pali pronunciation guide.

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