The Buddha's Philosophy: Selections from the Pali Canon and an Introductory Essay: 1 (Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism)

by G F Allen (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $177.57

  Traces the origin of Buddhism in Brahmanism, and fixes its relationship to Hinduism, describing and stressing the basic importance of Buddhist contemplation. The first half of this book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents the Teaching itself, as handed down in the canonical writings of the ancient East.