Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Charles Eliot
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"Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2" by Charles Eliot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the major branches of Buddhism, particularly the Mahayana, and its key features, figures, and doctrines. Eliot explores the relationship between Mahayana Buddhism and its historical context, especially its evolution and impact within India and beyond. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed examination
of the Mahayana tradition. Eliot begins by outlining the Mahayana's significance as a movement within Buddhism, contrasting it with the Hinayana sect. He emphasizes the broad appeal of Mahayana, highlighting its philosophical depth, emotional resonance, and communal ethos, which distinguishes it from the more ascetic Hinayana. The chapter provides insights into the distinguishing features of Mahayana, including its worship of Bodhisattvas, the notion of salvation through altruism and faith, and its development of new scriptures and metaphysical doctrines, thus outlining the trajectory of this influential Buddhist school. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eliot, Charles, 1862-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Buddhism |
| Subject | Hinduism |
| Subject | Asia -- Religion |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16546 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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