Re: Buddhism as Dialectics
Old path white clouds- walking in the footsteps of the buddha by thich
Re: Buddhism as Dialectics
Have you seen the Suggested Reading List? Several books on early Buddhist history there:
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Re: Buddhism as Dialectics
Hi,
Yes, for a general introduction to Buddhist history and doctrine in South Asia prior to the Mahayana, this book is recommended ...
• Buddhist Thought, A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition, Paul Williams and Anthony Tribe.
By the way, Paul Williams' follow-up book on the Mahayana is wondrous (and in my opinion, better written than the sometimes clunky first book).
• Mahayana Buddhism, The Doctrinal Foundations, by Paul Williams (now available in a 2nd edition)
More on point to your question: This document is being passed around now the Zen teachers' community, and many folks seem to like it. I have not yet read it however, but promise to do so this week. I will take the liberty of linking to it based on the favorable comments of others. It is a study of the relationship/differences/conflict between early Buddhism and Brahmanism/Hinduism in India:
http://www.bps.lk/olib/wh/wh195.pdf
Gassho, Jundo
Re: Buddhism as Dialectics
Wonderful! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! :D