Constitution of the Buddhist Sangha

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The book presents a true picture of the Buddhist Sangha, its origin and its growth. It systematically examines various sources relating to the subject and demonstrates its usefulness in this study. It is an empirical study of the Buddhist Sangha and its Constitiution with the object of showing their importance in the Buddhist world. This book is and indispensable guide to understand the religion of the buddha. In this remarkable, brilliant and captivating book, the author is able to arouse the admiration of his readers. It is supplemented with informative, accurate and up-to-date data which put together makes the study a comprehensive yet wholesome and complete work. The work is indeed rare and precious as it highlights the lofty picture of Buddhism in ancient India. The author’s handling of the study is partially deft by virtue of his insight into the subject. Its accounts make it not only a treasure for researchers but also afford knowledgeable reading to general readers. Therefore, it is a welcome addition to the ever-growing literature on Buddhism.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kanai Lal Hazra

Dr. Kanai Lal Hazra is Reader and Head of the Department of Pali at the University of Calcutta. He obtained his M.A. and L.L.B., and Diploma in French Language fromthe University of Calcutta. He had his Ph.D. degree at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He is the Author of a number of papers poblished inthe noted journals and periodicals in English and Bengali. He is widely recognised as one of the leading authorities inthe field of Buddhism. He is also a well-known author of South-East Asian History, Religion and culture. He has severla books to his credit. His published works are: History of Theravada Buddhism in south-East Asia: The Buddhist Annals and Chronicles of South East Asia: Buddhism in India as described by the Chinese Pilgrims; and The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India. At present he is one of the most influential thinkers of Buddhist History in India.