South Asian Buddhism presents a comprehensive historical survey
of the full range of Buddhist traditions throughout South Asia from
the beginnings of the religion up to the present. Starting with
narratives on the Buddha's life and foundational teachings from
ancient India, the book proceeds to discuss the rise of Buddhist
monastic organizations and texts among the early Mainstream
Buddhist schools. It considers the origins and development of
Mahayana Buddhism in South Asia, surveys the development of
Buddhist Tantra in South Asia and outlines developments in Buddhism
as found in Sri Lanka and Nepal following the decline of the
religion in India. Berkwitz also importantly considers the effects
of colonialism and modernity on the revivals of Buddhism across
South Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
South Asian Buddhism offers a broad, yet detailed perspective on
the history, culture, and thought of the various Buddhist
traditions that developed in South Asia. Incorporating findings
from the latest research on Buddhist texts and culture, this work
provides a critical, historically based survey of South Asian
Buddhism that will be useful for students, scholars, and general
readers.
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