Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

by Charles ELIOT (1862 - 1931)

The Teaching of Buddha Part 6

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

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.


Listen next episodes of Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1:
Asoka , Meditation , Monks and Laymen , Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism , The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3 , The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6