Routledge, Date: 2005. Hardcover. New. 2nd edition. 180 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. 2005. Routledge ISBN 0415371236 9780415371230 [GB]

Oxford Routledge 2005 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 200 p. Contains: Tables, black & white. Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism - Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies.

ISBN10: 0415371236, ISBN13: 9780415371230, [publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London] Hardcover Hardcover. Written by one of the world's top scholars in the field of Pali Buddhism, this new and updated edition of How Buddhism Began, discusses various important doctrines and themes in early Buddhism. It takes 'early Buddhism' to be that reflected in the Pali canon, and to some extent assumes that these doctrines reflect the teachings of the Buddha himself. Two themes predominate. Firstly, the author argues that we cannot understand the Buddha unless we understand that he was debating with other religious teachers, notably Brahmins. The other main theme concerns metaphor, allegory and literalism. This accessible, well-written book is mandatory reading for all serious students of Buddhism. This accessible, well-written book - by one of the world's top scholars in the field of Pali Buddhism - is mandatory reading on important doctrines and themes in early Buddhism for all serious students of Buddhism. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. New. Written by one of the world's top scholars in the field of Pali Buddhism, this work discusses various important doctrines and themes in early Buddhism. It takes "early Buddhism" to be that reflected in the Pali canon, and to some extent assumes that these doctrines reflect the teachings of the Buddha himself. ISBN 0415371236 9780415371230 [GB]