The Pilgrimage of Buddhism and a Buddhist Pilgrimage
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The Pilgrimage of Buddhism and a Buddhist Pilgrimage by James Bissett Pratt
Buddhism and Buddhist studies became quite popular in the twentieth century and there are many books written on the subject. This volume provides a sympathetic view of Buddhism and the practices associated with Buddhism.The author begins with a short biography of the founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha, followed by the positive and negative sides of his discourses, and moral teachings given by him. The book talks about the different types of Buddhism practiced in India, Ceylon, Siam, Cambodia, Burma, China, Korea, and Japan while excluding Buddhism in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia. It also discusses about the rise and popularity of Mahayana Buddhism, temples and monks in China, sects found within Buddhism, such as Zen Buddhism in China, etc., the issue of clergy and laymen, philosophy, thought and interactions, and adoption of various non-Buddhist elements in different places. Lastly, it talks about the interactions and conflicts between the Buddhism and Christianity.
James Bissett Pratt (1875-1944) was a Professor of Philosophy. He held the Mark Hopkins Chair of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy at Williams College, Massachusetts. He served as the president of the American Theological Society from 1934 to 1935.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788119139439 |
| ISBN 10 | 8119139437 |
| Title | The Pilgrimage of Buddhism and a Buddhist Pilgrimage |
| Author | James Bissett Pratt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Manohar Publishers and Distributors |
| Year published | 2023-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 772 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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