Ashoka and Buddhism / Jiley Singh.

By:

Singh Jiley

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi. Aarya Publications; 2015.Edition: 1st ed. 2015Description: 214 p . ; hardbound 14x22cmISBN:

978-93-81067-49-9

DDC classification:

23 934.045 SIN

Contents:

1. Ashoka: The great 2. Mauryan period 3. Buddhist Philosophy 4. Buddhist education system 5. Asoka and Buddhism as reflected in the Asokan Edicts 6. Asoka: Some Indian and Sri Lankan legendsand their development

Summary: The book the summation of a lifetime of research on Ashokaand Buddhism is an exceptionally comprehensive discussion of Buddhism. The work contains a vivid vigorous and fully detailed description of Ashoka and Buddhism and its teachings the material organisations of the community the formation and further developments of Buddhist writings the conciliar traditions the evolution of Buddhist sculpture and architecture. In this book he explores the historical, religious, and social background to that movement, and assesses the considerable contribution made by Ashoka to the spiritual tradition in which he placed his trust.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Tetso College Library History	Non-fiction	934.045 SIN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		7929

1. Ashoka: The great
2. Mauryan period
3. Buddhist Philosophy
4. Buddhist education system
5. Asoka and Buddhism as reflected in the Asokan Edicts
6. Asoka: Some Indian and Sri Lankan legendsand their development

The book the summation of a lifetime of research on Ashokaand Buddhism is an exceptionally comprehensive discussion of Buddhism. The work contains a vivid vigorous and fully detailed description of Ashoka and Buddhism and its teachings the material organisations of the community the formation and further developments of Buddhist writings the conciliar traditions the evolution of Buddhist sculpture and architecture. In this book he explores the historical, religious, and social background to that movement, and assesses the considerable contribution made by Ashoka to the spiritual tradition in which he placed his trust.

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