In its modern development; translated from Singhalese manuscripts. In the preparation of this volume, Hardy kept one object steadily in view. It was his simple aim to answer the question, "What is Buddhism, as it is now professed by its myriads of votaries?" Contents: system of the universe; various orders of sentient existence; primitive inhabitants of the Earth; Buddhas who preceded Gotama; Gotama Bodhisat; ancestors of Gotama Buddha; legendary life of Gotama Buddha; dignity, virtues and powers of Buddha; ontology of Buddhism; ethics of Buddhism.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1866 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1853 Edition.

1853. In its modern development; translated from Singhalese manuscripts. In the preparation of this volume, Hardy kept one object steadily in view. It was his simple aim to answer the question, "What is Buddhism, as it is now professed by its myriads of votaries?" Contents: system of the universe; various orders of sentient existence; primitive inhabitants of the Earth; Buddhas who preceded Gotama; Gotama Bodhisat; ancestors of Gotama Buddha; legendary life of Gotama Buddha; dignity, virtues and powers of Buddha; ontology of Buddhism; ethics of Buddhism.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

1853. In its modern development; translated from Singhalese manuscripts. In the preparation of this volume, Hardy kept one object steadily in view. It was his simple aim to answer the question, "What is Buddhism, as it is now professed by its myriads of votaries?" Contents: system of the universe; various orders of sentient existence; primitive inhabitants of the Earth; Buddhas who preceded Gotama; Gotama Bodhisat; ancestors of Gotama Buddha; legendary life of Gotama Buddha; dignity, virtues and powers of Buddha; ontology of Buddhism; ethics of Buddhism.

1866. With introductory notices of the life and system of Gotama Buddha. Hardy writes in the Preface: The system attributed to Gotama Buddha is one of the oldest beliefs in the world. It demands, therefore, a place among the records of religious opinion, if for its antiquity alone. His aim is to make the name of Gotama Buddha more widely recognized, given that no uninspired man has exercised a greater influence than he upon the social and religious interests of the world.

1866. With introductory notices of the life and system of Gotama Buddha. Hardy writes in the Preface: The system attributed to Gotama Buddha is one of the oldest beliefs in the world. It demands, therefore, a place among the records of religious opinion, if for its antiquity alone. His aim is to make the name of Gotama Buddha more widely recognized, given that no uninspired man has exercised a greater influence than he upon the social and religious interests of the world.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

1866. With introductory notices of the life and system of Gotama Buddha. Hardy writes in the Preface: The system attributed to Gotama Buddha is one of the oldest beliefs in the world. It demands, therefore, a place among the records of religious opinion, if for its antiquity alone. His aim is to make the name of Gotama Buddha more widely recognized, given that no uninspired man has exercised a greater influence than he upon the social and religious interests of the world.