Metaphysical Sources Of The Buddhist Doctrine

By L. Austine Waddell

Book Overview

Metaphysical Sources Of The Buddhist Doctrine is a book written by L. Austine Waddell, a renowned scholar of Buddhism. The book explores the origins of Buddhist philosophy and doctrine, tracing them back to their metaphysical roots. Waddell delves into the ancient texts of India, Tibet, and China, examining the ideas and concepts that influenced the development of Buddhist thought.The author argues that the Buddhist doctrine was not created in a vacuum, but rather emerged from a complex web of philosophical and religious traditions. He explores the influence of Hinduism, Jainism, and other Indian schools of thought on the development of Buddhist philosophy. He also examines the influence of Taoism and Confucianism on the spread of Buddhism in China.The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the metaphysical foundations of Buddhist doctrine, including the concepts of karma, rebirth, and emptiness. The second part explores the influence of Indian philosophy on the development of Buddhist thought. The third part focuses on the spread of Buddhism to China and the impact of Chinese philosophy on the evolution of Buddhist doctrine.Metaphysical Sources Of The Buddhist Doctrine is a comprehensive and scholarly work that will appeal to anyone interested in the origins of Buddhist philosophy and the development of religious thought in India and China.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Buddhism of Tibet Or Lamaism, by L. Austine Waddell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135055.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: 1162899875
• ISBN13: 9781162899879
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"