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Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

by Charles ELIOT (1862 - 1931)

Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow.


Asoka

Asceticism and Knowledge

Asoka

Book 1: Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia

Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View

Book 3: Pali Buddhism

Buddhism in Practice

Change and Permanence in Buddhism

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Church and State

Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation

Eastern Polytheism

European Influence and Modern Hinduism

Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India

General Characteristics of Indian Religion

Hinduism in Practice

Historical

Interest of Indian Thought for Europe

Later Forms of Hinduism

Life of Buddha Part 3

Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2

Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5

Meditation

Monks and Laymen

Morality and Will

Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism

New Forms of Buddhism

Origin and Growth of Hinduism

Preface

Public Worship and Ceremonial

Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul

Religions of India and Eastern Asia

Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India

Revival of Hinduism

The Buddha

The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders

The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3

The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6

The Extravagance of Hinduism

The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures

The Jains

The Origin of Evil

The Teaching of Buddha Part 6

The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5

The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2

The Worship of the Reproductive Forces

Vedic Deities and Sacrifices