Ceylon Ancient and Modern - provides a captivating exploration of the island nation now known as Sri Lanka, tracing its rich history from ancient times to the modern era. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the book delves into the cultural, political, and economic developments that have shaped the identity of Sri Lanka over millennia. From the majestic ruins of ancient kingdoms to the bustling metropolises of the present day, readers are taken on a journey through the island's storied past and vibrant present. With a focus on the intersection of tradition and modernity, "Ceylon: Ancient and Modern" offers a comprehensive understanding of Sri Lanka's heritage, society, and ongoing evolution, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this enchanting land.
Entering The Stream To Enlightenment - The study presents a definition for the 'supramundane fruit' of the path and an alternate framework to discuss and evaluate Theravada Buddhist religious experiences. It then uses this framework to address some longstanding debates around the Theravada path and its fruits, thus bringing experience back to the centre stage of these debates.
The Doctrine Of The Buddha - The author presents the highest knowledge, the supreme reality to which Buddha is awakened, in so cogent a form, free from mythological and mythical clothing that it becomes positively self-evident to the reader. The study is prefixed with an Introduction and Appendix--as important as the text itself. Introduction answers the queries 'Who was the Buddha?' 'What is a Buddha?' and depicts the method of handing down the 'Marvel'. The Appendix deals with the Doctrine, the Metaphysics of the Buddha, Right cognition etc. There are four indexes: (1) Index of quotations from the Pali texts, (2) General Index, (3) Index of proper names (4) Pali and Sanskrit Index. An exhaustive Bibliography supplies the gap in our knowledge of Buddhist literature.
The Philosophical Traditions of India - provides a concise and illuminating overview of the rich tapestry of philosophical thought that has flourished in India for millennia. Drawing on ancient texts, classical commentaries, and modern scholarship, the book explores the key philosophical systems such as Vedanta, Samkhya, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Buddhism, among others. Through clear exposition and insightful analysis, it elucidates the central tenets, debates, and contributions of each tradition, offering readers a deeper understanding of the intellectual heritage that has profoundly shaped Indian culture and civilization. Whether for students, scholars, or general readers curious about Eastern philosophy, "The Philosophical Traditions of India" serves as an indispensable guide to exploring the profound insights and diverse perspectives that have emerged from India's philosophical traditions.
Logic, Language, and Reality - is a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between logic, language, and the nature of reality. Through clear and accessible prose, the book examines fundamental questions about the structure of language, the principles of logic, and their implications for our understanding of the world. Drawing on insights from philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science, it offers a nuanced analysis of how language shapes our perception of reality and vice versa. With illuminating examples and engaging arguments, "Logic, Language, and Reality" invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about the nature of truth, meaning, and existence, making it an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy of language and metaphysics.
Buddhist Monuments of china and South-East India - The book is of lasting value for the students, as well as scholars, interested in the study of the archaeological wealth of China and aims at the growth of culture-contacts between the two most Ancient Civilizations of the East.
Indian Buddhism - This book describes the Buddhism of India on the basis of the comparison of all the available original sources in various languages. It falls into three approximately equal parts. The first is a reconstruction of the original Buddhism presupposed by the traditions of the different schools known to us. It uses primarily the established methods of textual criticism, drawing out of the oldest extant texts of the different schools their common kernel. This kernel of doctrine is presumably common Buddhism of the period before the great schisms of the fourth and third centuries BC. It may be substantially the Buddhism of the Buddha himself, though this cannot be proved: at any rate, it is a Buddhism presupposed by the schools as existing about a hundred years after the Parinirvana of the Buddha, and there is no evidence to suggest that it was formulated by anyone other than the Buddha and his immediate followers.
A History Of Buddhist Philosophy - David J. Kalupahana's Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis has, since its original publication in 1976, offered an unequaled introduction to the philosophical principles and historical development of Buddhism. Now, representing the culmination of Dr. Kalupahana's thirty years of scholarly research and reflection, A History of Buddhist Philosophy builds upon and surpasses that earlier work, providing a completely reconstructed, detailed analysis of both early and later Buddhism.
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In the study Mathieu Boisvert presents a detailed analysis of the five aggregates (pancakkhandha) and establishes how the Theravada tradition views their interaction. He clarifies the fundamentals of Buddhist psychology by providing a rigorous examination of the nature and interrelation of each of the aggregates and by establishing, for the first time, how the function of each of these aggregates chains beings to the cycle of birth, death and rebirth--the theory of dependent origination (paticcasamuppada). Boisvert contends that without a thorough understanding of the five aggregates, we cannot grasp the liberation process at work within the individual, who is, after all, simply an amalgam of the five aggregates. The Five Aggregates represents an important and original contribution to Buddhist Studies and will be of great interest to all scholars and students of Buddhism.
The Historical Buddha - No man has had a greater inflience on the spiritual development of his people than Siddartha Gautama. Born in India in the sixth century BC into a nation hungry for spiritual experience, he developed a religious and moral teaching that, to this day, brings comfort and peace to all who practise it. This comprehensive biography examines the social, religious and political conditions that gave rise to Buddhism as we now know it.