Publisher's Synopsis
Buddhist India is a comprehensive book written by T. W. Rhys Davids that explores the history and development of Buddhism in India. This large print edition is designed to make the text more accessible to readers with visual impairments or difficulties reading standard-sized print. The book begins with an overview of the life and teachings of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and his journey to enlightenment. It then delves into the spread of Buddhism throughout India, including the establishment of monasteries and the development of various sects and schools of thought. Davids also examines the social and cultural context in which Buddhism emerged, exploring the role of caste, gender, and politics in shaping the religion. He discusses the impact of Buddhism on Indian society, including its influence on art, literature, and philosophy. Throughout the book, Davids draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts and inscriptions, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the history and culture of Buddhist India. Overall, Buddhist India is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism, Indian culture and society, or the development of religion more broadly.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1903. In this volume Rhys, the celebrated Buddhist scholar, attempts to describe ancient India, during the period of Buddhist ascendancy, from the point of view, not so much of the brahmin, as of the rajput. The two points of view naturally differ very much. Priest and noble in India have always worked very well together so long as the question at issue did not touch their own rival claims as against one another. When it did-and it did so especially during the period referred to-the harmony, as will be evident from the following pages, was not so great. Contents: The Kings; The Clans and Nations; The Village; Social Grades; In the Town; Economic Conditions; Writing-The Beginnings; Writing-Its Development; Language and Literature; Literature; The Jataka Book; Religion-Animism; Religion-The Brahmin Position; Chandragupta; Asoka; and Kanishka. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
