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The Concept of the Buddha
Its Evolution from Early Buddhism to the Trikaya Theory
- 272 pages
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. He examines how and why the philosophical concept of three bodies was formed, particularly the Sambhogakaya, which is the Buddha to be worshipped by all Mayahanists. Written in an accessible way, this work is an outstanding research text for students and scholars of Mayahana Buddhism and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- ABBREVIATIONS
- GLOSSARY
- INTRODUCTION
- 1 THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA IN EARLY BUDDHISM
- 2 THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA IN THE EARLY INDIAN BUDDHIST SCHOOLS
- 3 THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA IN THE EARLY INDIAN BUDDHIST SCHOOLS
- 4 THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DHARMAKÄYA
- 5 THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAMĢ£BHOGAKÄYA
- 6 THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIRMÄNĢ£AKÄYA
- 7 THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE BUDDHA AND OTHER BUDDHAS IN EARLY AND MIDDLE MAHÄYÄNA SÅŖTRAS
- CONCLUSION
- APPENDIX
- NOTES
- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY