Buddhism Primitive And Present In Magadha And In Ceylon

By Reginald Stephen Copleston

Book Overview

Buddhism Primitive And Present In Magadha And In Ceylon is a book written by Reginald Copleston that explores the history and evolution of Buddhism in two regions, Magadha and Ceylon. The book delves into the primitive origins of Buddhism, tracing its roots back to the time of the Buddha, and then goes on to examine how the religion evolved over time in these two regions. Copleston provides a detailed account of the social and cultural context in which Buddhism developed and the various factors that influenced its growth and spread. He also examines the different schools of Buddhism that emerged in these regions and how they differed from each other in terms of their beliefs and practices.The book also sheds light on the role of Buddhism in shaping the political and economic landscape of these regions and how it influenced the lives of the people who lived there. Copleston's exploration of the religious and cultural traditions of these regions provides readers with a fascinating insight into the history and evolution of Buddhism in South Asia.Overall, Buddhism Primitive And Present In Magadha And In Ceylon is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the world's most influential religions and its impact on the societies in which it developed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162794690
• ISBN13: 9781162794693
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"