| Introduction À l'Histoire Du Buddhisme Indien Contributor(s): Burnouf, Eug Ne (Author), Burnouf, Eugene (Author), Saint-Hilaire, Jules Barthelemy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1108055222 ISBN-13: 9781108055222 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $83.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: French Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives from the Royal Asiatic Society |
| Physical Information: 1.27" H x 7" W x 10" (2.37 lbs) 630 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Eug ne Burnouf (1801-52), an eminent French orientalist and scholar of Sanskrit, made groundbreaking contributions to the knowledge of Zoroastrianism and to the deciphering of the Zend and Pāli languages. He was a member of the Acad mie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, and of numerous Asiatic societies throughout Europe. When he first published this monumental work of scholarship in 1844, Burnouf established European Buddhist studies on solid foundations. In it, he presents the Indian historical context in which Buddhism developed, as well as its connections and debates with Brahmanism. He also sheds light on the role of the caste system in this religion. To this day, Burnouf's pioneering vision continues to shape our understanding of Buddhism. This second edition was published posthumously in 1876, with an introduction by the French philosopher and journalist Jules Barth lemy Saint-Hilaire (1805-95). It remains of relevance to students of religion, oriental studies and Indian history. |
