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100	1		_aEliot, Charles, _d1862-1931
245	1	0	_aHinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-08-19
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2" by Charles Eliot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the major branches of Buddhism, particularly the Mahayana, and its key features, figures, and doctrines. Eliot explores the relationship between Mahayana Buddhism and its historical context, especially its evolution and impact within India and beyond. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Mahayana tradition. Eliot begins by outlining the Mahayana's significance as a movement within Buddhism, contrasting it with the Hinayana sect. He emphasizes the broad appeal of Mahayana, highlighting its philosophical depth, emotional resonance, and communal ethos, which distinguishes it from the more ascetic Hinayana. The chapter provides insights into the distinguishing features of Mahayana, including its worship of Bodhisattvas, the notion of salvation through altruism and faith, and its development of new scriptures and metaphysical doctrines, thus outlining the trajectory of this influential Buddhist school. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBuddhism
653			_aHinduism
653			_aAsia -- Religion
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16546
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