""The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order"" by W. Woodville Rockhill is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of the Buddha, as well as the early history of his monastic order. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life of the Buddha, from his birth and early years as a prince to his enlightenment and teachings. The second part of the book covers the early history of the Buddhist monastic order, including the establishment of the first monasteries and the ...
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""The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order"" by W. Woodville Rockhill is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of the Buddha, as well as the early history of his monastic order. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life of the Buddha, from his birth and early years as a prince to his enlightenment and teachings. The second part of the book covers the early history of the Buddhist monastic order, including the establishment of the first monasteries and the spread of Buddhism throughout India and beyond.Rockhill draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed and engaging account of the Buddha's life and teachings, including Buddhist scriptures, historical accounts, and archaeological evidence. He also provides insights into the cultural and social context in which the Buddha lived, helping readers to understand the significance of his teachings in their historical context.Overall, ""The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order"" is an essential read for anyone interested in Buddhism or the history of religion. It provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the world's most influential religious figures and the early development of his monastic order.1907. Derived from Tibetan Works in the Bkah-Hgyur and Bstan-Hgyur followed by notices on the early history of Tibet and Khoten. Contents: History of the World from the Time of Its Renovation to the Reign of Cuddhodana, Father of the Buddha; From the Reign of Cuddhodana Until the Commencement of the Buddha's Ministry; Life of the Buddha from the Commence of His Ministry Until the Reign of Adjatasatru; From the Commencement of Adjatasatru's Reign to the Death of the Buddha; History of the Church During the Hundred and Ten Years Which Followed the Buddha's Death; History of the Schools of Buddhism; The Early History of Bod-Yul (Tibet); and The Early History of Li-Yul (Khoten). See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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