The Adi-Buddha

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The present work is a detailed study of multifarious origins of Northern Buddhist Gods and their importance in Northern Buddhist world. The work deals with the Adi-Buddha. The Dhyani Buddhas, the Dhyani Bodhisattvas and the Buddhas. In this work of assiduous scholarship, the author provides a comprehensive and indepth analysis of the subject. And all these make the book not only a treasure for research workers but also afford knowledgeable reading to the general readers who are interested in Buddhism. The work is thorough and comprehensive in its study and has much in store for the students of Buddhism. It is a note-worthy contribution to the study of 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.