The Buddhist Doctrine Of The Trinity

By William Montgomery McGovern

Book Overview

""The Buddhist Doctrine of the Trinity"" by William Montgomery McGovern is a scholarly exploration of the concept of the Trinity in Buddhism. McGovern delves into the history and evolution of Buddhist thought, tracing the development of the idea of three aspects of the Buddha: the historical Buddha, the transcendental Buddha, and the Buddha-nature within all beings. He examines the similarities and differences between the Buddhist Trinity and the Christian Trinity, as well as the implications of this doctrine for Buddhist philosophy and practice. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in comparative religion, Buddhist philosophy, or the history of ideas.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism, by William Montgomery McGovern. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766145840.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: 1162862610
• ISBN13: 9781162862613
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"