This publication will be a welcome addition to the literature in English on the extremely important subject of Buddhism and the Buddha. A foreword by the Venerable H. Saddhatissa Maha Thera, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Benares Hindu University and of the University of Toronto, Canada. "This fascinating chronicle should become a text-book for all who wish to pursue a study of Buddhist history." This book is essential reading for all who are interested in the development and range of influence of Buddhism and the Buddha. As it is written in English it will appeal to millions of potential readers- good auspices in the present deplorable state of morality in the world of today.
This book attempts to create awareness and provide an insight to the materials that are adaptable and suitable for a city temple in preparing its landscape design.
The Glory Of Sanchi - The book titled " Glory Of Sanchi" was first published by the shell company of Ceylon in memory of 2500 years of Buddhism in 1956. All the copies were distributed and not a single copy was available after a few days.Thereafter Buddhist Cultural Centre of Dehiwala decided to edit and publisher with English translation.
This book written by the veteran journalist William peiris traces the inception of Buddhism in the West taking place in Germany and its history and development therein culminating in the modern Buddhist scholarship. The pioneering roles played by all the German Buddhist scholars in the propagation of Buddhism find a place within these pages.