The Life of Buddha as Legend and History by Edward J. Thomas

The Life of Buddha as Legend and History by Edward J. Thomas

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The Life of Buddha as Legend and History by Edward J. Thomas

The Life of Buddha as Legend and History by Edward J. Thomas

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SKU: DADAX935944717X
ISBN: 9789359447179
Author: Edward J. Thomas
Publisher: Dev Publishers & Distributors
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The Life Of Buddha As Legend And History By Edward J. Thomas Offers A Comprehensive Exploration Of The Life And Teachings Of Buddha, Blending Historical Analysis With Legendary Narratives. Since The Pioneering Works Of Scholars Like Rhys Davids, Kern, And Oldenberg, The Understanding Of Buddhist Texts, Particularly The Pli Scriptures, Has Significantly Expanded. ThomasS Work Synthesizes These Advancements, Presenting Information Previously Inaccessible In Western Forms. The Book Emphasizes The Importance Of Integrating Pli, Sanskrit, Tibetan, And Chinese Sources To Offer A Nuanced View Of BuddhaS Life And Doctrines. Thomas Critiques The OverReliance On Pli Texts In Earlier Scholarship, Advocating For A Balanced Approach That Considers The Doctrinal Agreement Across Early Buddhist Schools. He Highlights The Fundamental Differences Between Early Pli Traditions And Later Mahyna Doctrines. The Book Also Reflects On The Contemporary Relevance And Interpretation Of Buddhism, Stressing The Need To Understand Historical Documents Accurately. With Rigorous Scholarship And Insightful Analysis, ThomasS Work Remains A Vital Resource For Students And Scholars Of Buddhist Studies.

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