ABSTRACT
First published in 1914, this is a fascinating investigation of the origins of Buddhism, drawing on a wealth of evidence relating to the life and teachings of the Buddha. First considering how the study of the Buddhist doctrine can be used to critique religious systems such as Christianity, Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire proceeds to discuss Buddhism at three different periods of its history: the life and legend of the Buddha as demonstrated within canonical works, Buddhism in India during the seventh century, and finally, Buddhism in Sri Lanka (formally ‘Ceylon’) at the start of the twentieth century. Principally a philosophical study surrounding the origins and principles of Buddhism, this reissue will be of particular value to students researching contemporary perceptions of the Buddhist faith.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |20 pages
Introduction
part |149 pages
The Origin of Buddhism
chapter |38 pages
Chapter I
chapter |26 pages
Chapter II.
chapter |34 pages
Chapter III.
chapter |17 pages
Chapter IV.
chapter |34 pages
Chapter V.
part |107 pages
Buddhism in India in the Seventh Century of the Christian Era.
part |83 pages
Buddhism at the Present Time in Ceylon