Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Other religions

Authors: Charles Eliot In Year : 1962

Book Language: English

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Preface
Book 1: Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia
Origin and Growth of Hinduism
The Buddha
Asoka
Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India
New Forms of Buddhism
Revival of Hinduism
Later Forms of Hinduism
European Influence and Modern Hinduism
Change and Permanence in Buddhism
Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation
Eastern Polytheism
The Extravagance of Hinduism
The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures
Morality and Will
The Origin of Evil
Church and State
Public Worship and Ceremonial
The Worship of the Reproductive Forces
Hinduism in Practice
Buddhism in Practice
Interest of Indian Thought for Europe
Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View
Religions of India and Eastern Asia
Historical
General Characteristics of Indian Religion
Vedic Deities and Sacrifices
Asceticism and Knowledge
Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India
The Jains
Book 3: Pali Buddhism
Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2
Life of Buddha Part 3
Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5
The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders
The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2
The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5
The Teaching of Buddha Part 6
Monks and Laymen
Asoka
The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3
The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6
Meditation
Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism

Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow.