The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India

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There is no dearth of books and monographs on Indian Buddhism but a related account of the rise, development of Buddhism and its decline has not been attempted. The present work is a modest contribution in this direction. It provides an indepth study of Indian Buddhism and traces its history, development and decline and places it in proper perspective. Divided into fourteen chapters covering three major themes: introduction, progress and decline of Buddhism, the book discusses its various stages. It based mainly on primary sources, focuses attention on different aspects of Buddhism that helped it to rise and to reach at the zenith of its glory.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kanailal Hazra

Dr. Kanai Lal Hazra is reader in the Department of Pali at the University of Calcutta. He is a Specialist in South-East Asian history, culture and civilization. His published works are: History of Theravada Buddhism in South-East Asia; The Buddhist Annals and Chronicles of South-East Asia; royal Patronage of Buddhism in Ancient India; Buddhism in India as Described by the Chinese Pilgrims; and the Adi Buddha.

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Title
The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8121506514
Length
x+449p., References; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.
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