Introduction a l'histoire du Buddhisme Indien (French, Paperback)

Eugene 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 P li languages. He was a member of the Academie 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 Barthelemy Saint-Hilaire (1805 95). It remains of relevance to students of religion, oriental studies and Indian history.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Perspectives from the Royal Asiatic Society
Release date:	February 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Eugene Burnouf
Introduction by:	Jules Barthelemy-Saint-Hilaire
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	630
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-05522-2
Languages:	French
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
LSN:	1-108-05522-2
Barcode:	9781108055222

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