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Buddhist thought : a complete introduction to the Indian tradition / Paul Williams with Anthony Tribe

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London, Routledge, ©2000Description: xi, 323 pages ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0415207002
  • 0415207010
  • 9780415207003
  • 9780415207010
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • ARCH YNDC 294.3 W721B 21
LOC classification:
  • BQ4012 .W55 2000
Contents:
The doctrinal position of the Buddha in context -- Mainstream Buddhism: the basic thought of the Buddha -- The nature and origins of Mahāyāna Buddhism -- Some schools of mainstream Buddhist thought -- Mahāyāna philosophy -- The Buddha in Mahāyāna Buddhism -- Mantranaya/Vajrayāna -- tantric Buddhism in India
Review: "Buddhist Thought guides the reader toward an understanding and appreciation of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, tracing their development from the time of Buddha to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Of particular interest here is the accessible and up-to-date survey of Buddhist Tantra in India." "A detailed bibliography completes a comprehensive, authoritative and engaging introduction to one of the world's great philosophies."--Jacket
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Archives Archives SAIACS Archives Room Yandell Collection ARCH YNDC 294.3 W721B (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 066066

Includes bibliographical references and index

The doctrinal position of the Buddha in context -- Mainstream Buddhism: the basic thought of the Buddha -- The nature and origins of Mahāyāna Buddhism -- Some schools of mainstream Buddhist thought -- Mahāyāna philosophy -- The Buddha in Mahāyāna Buddhism -- Mantranaya/Vajrayāna -- tantric Buddhism in India

"Buddhist Thought guides the reader toward an understanding and appreciation of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, tracing their development from the time of Buddha to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Of particular interest here is the accessible and up-to-date survey of Buddhist Tantra in India." "A detailed bibliography completes a comprehensive, authoritative and engaging introduction to one of the world's great philosophies."--Jacket

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