The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India
The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India

Author: Kanai Lal Hazra

Publisher: Munshiram Manoharlal

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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Description: There is no dearth of books and monographs on Indian Buddhism but a related account of the rise, development of Buddhism and its decline has not been attempted. The present work is a modest contribution in this direction. It provides an indepth study of Indian Buddhism and traces its history, development and decline and places it in proper perspective. Divided into fourteen chapters covering three major themes: introduction, progress and decline of Buddhism, the book discusses its various stages. It based mainly on primary source's, focusses attention on different aspects of Buddhism that helped it to rise and to reach at the zenith of its glory.

Indian Esoteric Buddhism
Indian Esoteric Buddhism

Author: Ronald M. Davidson

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9788120819917

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Despite the rapid spread of Buddhism the historical origins of Buddhsit thought and practice remain obscure.This work describes the genesis of the Tantric movement and in some ways an example of the feudalization of Indian society. Drawing on primary documents from sanskrit, prakrit, tibetan, Bengali, and chinese author shows how changes in medieval Indian society, including economic and patronage crises, a decline in women`s participation and the formation of large monastic orders led to the rise of the esoteric tradition in India.

Hardships and Downfall of Buddhism in India
Hardships and Downfall of Buddhism in India

Author: Giovanni Verardi

Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788173049286

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Whereas in the open society traders, landowners and 'tribals' coexisted, from Gupta times onwards pressure on kings and direct Brahmanical rule led to the requistions of the land and the impositions of a varna state society.

South Asian Buddhism
South Asian Buddhism

Author: Stephen C. Berkwitz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1135689768

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South Asian Buddhism presents a comprehensive historical survey of the full range of Buddhist traditions throughout South Asia from the beginnings of the religion up to the present. Starting with narratives on the Buddha’s life and foundational teachings from ancient India, the book proceeds to discuss the rise of Buddhist monastic organizations and texts among the early Mainstream Buddhist schools. It considers the origins and development of Mahayana Buddhism in South Asia, surveys the development of Buddhist Tantra in South Asia and outlines developments in Buddhism as found in Sri Lanka and Nepal following the decline of the religion in India. Berkwitz also importantly considers the effects of colonialism and modernity on the revivals of Buddhism across South Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. South Asian Buddhism offers a broad, yet detailed perspective on the history, culture, and thought of the various Buddhist traditions that developed in South Asia. Incorporating findings from the latest research on Buddhist texts and culture, this work provides a critical, historically based survey of South Asian Buddhism that will be useful for students, scholars, and general readers.

Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India
Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India

Author: Bhimrao Ambedkar

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-20

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9781729025352

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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards Untouchables, while also supporting the rights of women and labour.