Best ebooks on buddhism - This book presents a detailed account of the socioeconomic, geo-political and ethico-religious conditions of the country. It describes at length the history of kings, clans, nations their role in the growth and spread of Buddhism. We get a clear perspective of the activities of Candragupta, Asoka and Kaniska-the principal characters in this performance. The Buddhist and kindred literature both in Pali and Sanskrit, with special reference to the Jatakas have been thoroughly exploited for this purpose.

Thomas William Rhys Davids (1843-1922) was the foremost and most exponent of the study of Pali and Buddhism. Based on the literary, numismatic and inscriptional records, he throws light on points hitherto dark and even unsuspected.

The book has fifty-six illustrations, an appendix, a short preface and general index.

The present work portrays ancient India, during the period of Buddhist ascendancy.

• Book Type : PDF
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Pages : 355
• First Publication Year : 1903
• Publisher ‏ : Mulnivasi eBooks