A Handbook of Buddhism: Art Architecture, Literature and Philosophy
Tripathi, P.
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Book ID : 40456
ISBN-10 : 93-80731-80-9 / 9380731809
ISBN-13 : 978-93-80731-80-3 / 9789380731803
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2012
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
280p., Illus., Bib., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- - Introduction to Buddhism. - The beginnings of Buddhist Art. - Buddhist Art and Architecture. - The Symbolic Center of the Theravada Buddhist World. - Symbolism of the Paradise of the Buddha of infinite Life. - Narration: The Essence of Buddhist Art. - Women in early Buddhist Literature. - The Contemporary Relevance of Buddhist Philosophy. - Indian Literature through the Ages Ancient Indian Literature. - Buddhism and its spread along the Silk Road. - Economic Conditions according to Early Buddhist Literature. - Buddhism's Struggle with the Mind in the World.
DESCRIPTION
Buddhist art originated on the India subcontinent following the historical life of Siddhartha Gautama, 6th to 5th century BC, and thereafter evolved by contact with other cultures as it spread throughout Asia and the world. Buddhist art followed believers as the dharma spread, adapted, and evolved in each new host country. It developed to the north through Central Asia and into Eastern Asia to form the Northern branch of Buddhist art, and to the east as far as Southeast Asia to form the Southern branch of Buddhist art.
