{"product_id":"buddhism-in-its-connexion-with-brahmanism-and-hinduism-and-in-its-contrast-with-christianity-paperback-9781108007979","title":"Buddhism; In its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism and in its Contrast with Christianity (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108007979","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIn its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism and in its Contrast with Christianity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA ground-breaking Victorian survey of the history, philosophy and practice of Buddhism in its South Asian context.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMonier Monier-Williams (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108007979, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 February 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e620 pages, 20 b\/w illus.  1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3.5 cm, 0.78 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book derives from a series of lectures given in 1888 by Monier Monier-Williams, who was Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford for over 30 years and whose work broke new ground in the Western understanding of Buddhism and other South Asian religions. This substantial historical survey of Buddhism begins with an account of the Buddha and his earliest teaching, as well as a brief description of the origin and composition of the scriptures containing the Buddha's law (Dharma). Monier-Williams explains the early constitution of the Buddha's order of monks (Sangha), and outlines the philosophical doctrines of Buddhism together with its code of morality and theory of perfection, culminating in Nirvana. He also describes formal and popular rituals and practices, and sacred places and objects. The book is an example of Victorian Orientalist scholarship which remains of interest to historians of religious studies, Orientalism, and the British Empire.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introductory observations\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Buddha as a personal teacher\u003cbr\u003e 3. The dharma or law and scriptures of Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 4. The sangha or Buddhist order of monks\u003cbr\u003e 5. The philosophical doctrines of Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 6. The morality of Buddhism and its chief aim – arhatship or nirvana\u003cbr\u003e 7. Changes in Buddhism and its disappearance from India\u003cbr\u003e 8. Rise of theistic and polytheistic Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 9. Theistic and polytheistic Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 10. Mystical Buddhism in its connexion with the Yoga philosophy\u003cbr\u003e 11. Hierarchical Buddhism, especially as developed in Tibet and Mongolia\u003cbr\u003e 12. Ceremonial and ritualistic Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e 13. Festivals, domestic rites, and formularies of prayers\u003cbr\u003e 14. Sacred places\u003cbr\u003e 15. Monasteries and temples\u003cbr\u003e 16. Images and idols\u003cbr\u003e 17. Sacred objects\u003cbr\u003e 18. Buddhism contrasted with Christianity.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Buddhism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Buddhism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Buddhism%20%5BHRE%5D%22\"\u003eHRE\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265918095640,"sku":"9781108007979","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108007979i_c6081639-c2af-4474-8961-d763bb9e7458.jpg?v=1694867375","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/buddhism-in-its-connexion-with-brahmanism-and-hinduism-and-in-its-contrast-with-christianity-paperback-9781108007979","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}