East-West Center book. Buddhist philosophy : a historical analysis
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0824803604
ISBN 13
9780824803605
Category
Publication Year
1976
Publisher
Subject
Buddhism--Doctrines.; Buddhist philosophy.;
Series Name
Description
xxi, 189 pages ; 22 cm. "An East-West Center book."Historical background -- Epistemology -- Causality -- The three characteristics of existence -- Karma and rebirth -- Morality and ethics -- Nirvana -- Beginnings of scholasticism and Mahāyāna -- Scholasticism : Theravāda, Sarvâstivāda, and Sautrāntika -- Development of Mahāyāna -- Mādhyamika transcendentalism -- Yogâcāra idealism."This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachins 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"--Back cover.
Biblio Notes
1529313
Number of Copies
1
