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The Buddha's philosophy : selections from the Pali Canon and an introductory essay / G.F. Allen.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Allen, G. F.
- Series:
- Routledge library editions. Buddhism ; v. 1.
- Routledge library editions. Buddhism ; v. 1
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gautama Buddha.
- Buddha (The concept).
- Buddhism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (194 pages) : illustrations, maps
- Place of Publication:
- London : Routledge, 2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This study, originally published in 1959, 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 the 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.
- Contents:
- pt. 1. Introduction : Buddha and Dhamma
- pt. 2. The teaching : Dhamma and discipline.
- Notes:
- First published in 1959 by George Allen and Unwin Ltd.
- First issued in paperback 2010.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0-203-70852-0
- 1-299-48004-7
- 1-135-02962-8
- 9780203708521
- OCLC:
- 844923069
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