Buddhism: The First Millennium

Book Summary


Beginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism. Through a thorough examination of its early development in India, a new light is cast on little-known aspects of Buddhist history and its relevance to the understanding of Buddhism today. Topics include the formation of the Buddhist canon, the cultural exchange between the East and West, and the spirit of the "Lotus Sutra."

Book Details


Book Name Buddhism: The First Millennium
Author Daisaku Ikeda, Burton Watson
Publisher Middleway Press (Jun 2009)
ISBN 9780977924530
Pages 184
Language English
Price 544
 
 

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