Government of IndiaHinduism and Buddhism: An Historical Sketch Vol. I
Author: Eliot, Charles
Keywords: Hinduism, Buddhism, Buddha, Philosophy, Religion
Issue Date: 1921
Publisher: London, Edward Arnold and Co.
Description: This work is the first in the series of three books on the history of Hinduism and Buddhism, their emergence in India, and their growth beyond it. In the first part, the initial phases of both Hinduism and Buddhism are discussed along with their growth over the centuries within India and their movement outside the country. Moreover, the philosophical and epistemological grounds of both these religious thoughts are studied. The way they had evolved and their contact with the Europeans and the Church are also mentioned. In the second part, ancient Indian religious thoughts are highlighted, especially the Vedic pantheon and Jainism. The third section deals strictly with Buddhism, canon, monkhood, the Buddha, and his teachings.
Type: Rare Book
Received From: Central Secretariat Library
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Eliot, Charles |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2006-11-15T08:49:16Z 2018-05-31T01:16:14Z |
| dc.date.available | 2006-11-15T08:49:16Z 2018-05-31T01:16:14Z |
| dc.description | This work is the first in the series of three books on the history of Hinduism and Buddhism, their emergence in India, and their growth beyond it. In the first part, the initial phases of both Hinduism and Buddhism are discussed along with their growth over the centuries within India and their movement outside the country. Moreover, the philosophical and epistemological grounds of both these religious thoughts are studied. The way they had evolved and their contact with the Europeans and the Church are also mentioned. In the second part, ancient Indian religious thoughts are highlighted, especially the Vedic pantheon and Jainism. The third section deals strictly with Buddhism, canon, monkhood, the Buddha, and his teachings. |
| dc.date.issued | 1921 |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Delhi Superintendent Government of India |
| dc.format.extent | 24189414 bytes1832 bytes |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdfapplication/pdftext/plain |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | London, Edward Arnold and Co. |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 294 ELI-H |
| dc.subject | Hinduism, Buddhism, Buddha, Philosophy, Religion |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1921 |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Eliot, Charles |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2006-11-15T08:49:16Z 2018-05-31T01:16:14Z |
| dc.date.available | 2006-11-15T08:49:16Z 2018-05-31T01:16:14Z |
| dc.description | This work is the first in the series of three books on the history of Hinduism and Buddhism, their emergence in India, and their growth beyond it. In the first part, the initial phases of both Hinduism and Buddhism are discussed along with their growth over the centuries within India and their movement outside the country. Moreover, the philosophical and epistemological grounds of both these religious thoughts are studied. The way they had evolved and their contact with the Europeans and the Church are also mentioned. In the second part, ancient Indian religious thoughts are highlighted, especially the Vedic pantheon and Jainism. The third section deals strictly with Buddhism, canon, monkhood, the Buddha, and his teachings. |
| dc.date.issued | 1921 |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Delhi Superintendent Government of India |
| dc.format.extent | 24189414 bytes1832 bytes |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdfapplication/pdftext/plain |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | London, Edward Arnold and Co. |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 294 ELI-H |
| dc.subject | Hinduism, Buddhism, Buddha, Philosophy, Religion |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1921 |
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