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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 1: The Mahayana -- Main Features of the Mahayana; Bodhisattvas; The Buddhas of Mahayanism; Mahayanist Metaphysics; Mahayanist Scriptures; Chronology of the Mahayana; From Kanishka to Vasubandhu; Indian Buddhism as Seen by the Chinese Pilgrims; Decadence of Buddhism in India. Section II: Hinduism -- Śiva And Vishnu; Features of Hinduism: Ritual, Caste, Sect, Faith; The Evolution of Hinduism. Bhâgavatas And Pâśupatas; Śankara. Śivaism in Southern India. Kashmir. Llngâyats; Vishnuism in South India; Later Vishnuism in North India; Amalgamation of Hinduism And Islam. Kabir And the Sikhs; Śâktism; Hindu Philosophy; Index.
