How Buddhism Began

The Conditioned Genesis of the Early Teachings

Richard F. Gombrich (University of Oxford, UK)

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Routledge
01 December 2005

Buddhism

Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism - Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies

Written by one of the world's top scholars in the field of Pali Buddhism, this new and updated edition of How Buddhism Began, discusses various important doctrines and themes in early Buddhism. It takes 'early Buddhism' to be that reflected in the Pali canon, and to some extent assumes that these doctrines reflect the teachings of the Buddha himself. Two themes predominate. Firstly, the author argues that we cannot understand the Buddha unless we understand that he was debating with other religious teachers, notably Brahmins. The other main theme concerns metaphor, allegory and literalism. This accessible, well-written book is mandatory reading for all serious students of Buddhism.

By: Richard F. Gombrich (University of Oxford UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9780415371230
ISBN 10: 0415371236
Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism - Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 December 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Oxford University, UK

Reviews for How Buddhism Began: The Conditioned Genesis of the Early Teachings

... few indeed have attempted a critical study of the philosophical and religious ideas proffered by early Buddhists. How Buddhism Began...is an excellent small book that begins to fill this lamentable void in Buddhist studies...highly recommended for both the expert and novice in the field of Buddhist studies. -John R. Holder, Philosophy East and West