Beschreibung:
Although the divisions of non Mahayana Buddhist sects and philosophy described may be considered dated, Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism remains significant for its historical value in presenting Eastern religious and philosophical thought to Westerners at a pivotal time in history.
Introduction: The Doctrinal Evolution of Buddhism. I Epistemology and Logic. II The Nature of the Absolute and Its Relation to the Universe. III The Trikaya - the Buddhist Doctrine of the Trinity. IV The Nature and Powers of Buddhahood. V Psyhology - Elemnts of Existence. VI The Wheel of Life and Road to Nirvana. Conclusion: A Short History of Buddhism and the Principal Buddhist Sects. Appendix: The Sacred Literature of the Buddhists.