1st Edition

The Buddha and His Religion (Routledge Revivals)

By J. Saint-Hilaire Copyright 1914
394 Pages
by Routledge

384 Pages
by Routledge

394 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1914, this is a fascinating investigation of the origins of Buddhism, drawing on a wealth of evidence relating to the life and teachings of the Buddha. First considering how the study of the Buddhist doctrine can be used to critique religious systems such as Christianity, Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire proceeds to discuss Buddhism at three different periods of its history: the life... Read more

Introduction: The Authenticity of Buddhism;  Part I: The Origin of Buddhism;  Part II: Buddhism in India in the Seventh Century of the Christian Era;  Part III: Buddhism at the Present Time in Ceylon;  Appendix

Biography

J. Saint-Hilaire