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Book SynopsisThe object of Hinduism and Buddhism: An Historical Sketch is to trace the history and development of religion in India and elsewhere with occasional remarks on its latest phases. This book is an attempt to give a sketch of Indian thought or Indian religion-for the two terms are nearly equivalent in extent-and of its history and influence in Asia.
Table of ContentsPreface; Section I: Introduction -- Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia; Origin & Growth of Hinduism; The Buddha; Asoka; Extension of Buddhism & Hinduism Beyond India; New Forms of Buddhism; Revival of Hinduism; Later Forms of Hinduism; European Influence & Modern Hinduism; Change & Permanence in Buddhism; Rebirth & the Nature of the Soul; Rebirth & the Nature of the Soul (Continued); Rebirth & the Nature of the Soul (Continued); Eastern Pessimism & Renunciation; Eastern Polytheism; The Extravagance of Hinduism; The Hindu & Buddhist Scriptures; Morality & Will; The Origin of Evil; Church & State; Public Worship & Ceremonial; The Worship of the Reproductive Forces; Hinduism in Practice; Buddhism in Practice; Interest of Indian Thought for Europe. Section II: Early Indian Religion: A General View; Religions of India & Eastern Asia; Historical; General Characteristics of Indian Religion; Vedic Deities & Sacrifices; Asceticism & Knowledge; Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India; The Jains. Section III -- Pali Buddhism; Life of the Buddha; The Buddha Compared with Other Religious Teachers; The Teaching of the Buddha; Monks & Laymen; Asoka; The Canon; Meditation; Mythology in Hinduism & Buddhism; Index.
