The British Discovery of Buddhism (Paperback, Revised)

This is the first book to examine the British discovery of Buddhism during the Victorian period. It was only during the nineteenth century that Buddhism became, in the western mind, a religious tradition separate from Hinduism. As a result, Buddha emerge from a realm of myth and was addressed as a historical figure. Almond's exploration of British interpretations of Buddhism--of its founder, its doctrines, its ethics, its social practices, its truth and value--illuminates more than the various aspects of Buddhist culture: it sheds light on the Victorian society making these judgements.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2007
First published:	1988
Authors:	Philip C. Almond
Dimensions:	216 x 139 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	200
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-03385-5
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:	0-521-03385-3
Barcode:	9780521033855

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