Weaving together studies of archaeological remains, architecture, iconography, inscriptions, and Buddhist texts, the book offers a comprehensive survey of Indian Buddhism from the 6th century BCE to its eventual decline, examining in particular the difficulty of practicing individual asceticism while maintaining a coherent community of Buddhists.
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ISBN | 9780199948215 |
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Sprache | eng |
Cover | Fester Einband |
Verlag | OXFORD UNIV PR |
Jahr | 20150401 |
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