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""An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism"" by William Montgomery McGovern is a comprehensive guide to the philosophy, history, and practices of Mahayana Buddhism. The book explores the key teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, including the concept of emptiness, the bodhisattva path,... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism"" by William Montgomery McGovern is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and practices of Mahayana Buddhism. The book begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context of Mahayana Buddhism, tracing its development... Read Full Overview

""An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism"" by William Montgomery McGovern is a comprehensive guide that explores the fundamental principles and practices of Mahayana Buddhism. The book is divided into three parts, with the first section providing an overview of the history, development,... Read Full Overview

William Montgomery McGovern's Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism was one of the first books on Mahayana Buddhism written for a Western audience. It predates influential English language overviews of Buddhism by D. T. Suzuki, A. Watts, and W. Rahula. The author was born in New... Read Full Overview