| Description |
1 online resource (102 pages) |
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SpringerBriefs in Religious Studies |
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SpringerBriefs in religious studies.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- Introduction -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- References -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Buddhism and Andhra: Glory, Decline and Revival -- Who Are Andhakas? -- Periods of Glory and Decline -- Revival of Buddhist Self of the Andhra -- References -- 2 Schism of Buddhism: History and Variations in Representations -- History of Schism in Buddhism -- Variations in Different Traditions in Presenting the Schools and Sects -- References -- 3 The Philosophy of the Andhakas: Buddhist Sects and Their Doctrines -- Doctrines of the Andhakas -- Towards a Wholesome Conception of Action |
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On the Nature of Matter (Rūpa) -- On the Nature of Consciousness -- The Doctrines of the Pubbaseliyas -- The Doctrines of the Bahuśrutīya -- The Doctrines of the Caityakas -- References -- 4 Mutual Contributions of Buddhism and Andhra -- Cosmopolitanism and Buddhism -- References -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive account on the doctrines of the Andhakas, an early Buddhist sect. It explores how cosmopolitan character of Buddhism is nurtured by the Andhakas. Moreover, it shares key insights into the coherent system of Buddhist philosophical doctrines of the Andhakas on the basis of the Kathāvatthu, enabling readers to gain a better understanding of the doctrinal developments that took place during this period. Divided into four chapters, the book offers broad coverage of the Andhakas, making it of interest to researchers focusing on early Buddhism, as well as general readers who want to learn more about Buddhist philosophy and studies on Andhra |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Buddhism.
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Religion -- Philosophy.
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Buddhism.
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Philosophy of religion.
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Buddhism.
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Philosophy -- Religious.
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Religion -- Buddhism -- General.
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Buddhism
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Religion -- Philosophy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789811556869 |
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9811556865 |
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