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Book SynopsisNagarjuna is the most influential thinker in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. This book provides an examination of Nagarjuna's life and writings within the social, religious, and institutional contexts of the early history of Buddhism. It locates Nagarjuna's writings at a critical juncture in the development and spread of Mahayana Buddhism.
Trade ReviewNagarjuna in Context: Mahayana Buddhism and Early Indian Culture offers a significant step towards clarifying the mysteries and myths that surround the name of Nagarjuna. -- Benjamin Bogin BUDDHADHARMA Walser's argument and mastery of scholarly materials ensure that this work will make an enduring contribution. Highly recommended. -- E. Findly Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries Rich and rewarding... Walser is to be congratulated for writing a text that will surely provoke productive debate. -- Richard Nance H-Net Book review Nagarjuna in Context reads as a heartfelt and intelligent search. -- Tom Hannes Acta Comparanda
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Locating Mahayana 2. Locating Nagarjuna 3. Mahayana and the Constraints of Monastic Law 4. Mahayana Sutras as Monastic Property 5. On the Parasitic Strategies of Mahayana 6. Abhidharma and Sectarian Identity 7. Nagarjuna and the Abhidharma Conclusion: Toward the Outline of a Career Appendix: The Authorship of the Ratnava Notes Bibliography
