The Decline of Buddhism in India
Author | : K. T. S. Sarao |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Buddhism |
ISBN | : 9788121512411 |
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Author | : K. T. S. Sarao |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Buddhism |
ISBN | : 9788121512411 |
Author | : D. C. Ahir |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Buddhism |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kanai Lal Hazra |
Publisher | : Munshiram Manoharlal |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
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.
Author | : D. C. Ahir |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Buddhism |
ISBN | : 9789380852263 |
Author | : Giovanni Verardi |
Publisher | : Manohar Publishers and Distributors |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Buddhism |
ISBN | : 9788173049286 |
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.
Author | : Lars Fogelin |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0199948232 |
""Examines Indian Buddhism from its origins in c. 500 BCE, through its ascendance in the first millennium CE and subsequent decline in mainland South Asia by c. 1400 CE"--Provided by publisher"--
Author | : Sarwat Parvez |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-07-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Buddhism, which originated in the fertile plains of India, experienced a significant decline in its homeland over centuries. The reasons for this decline are complex and multifaceted, involving a combination of social, political, and religious factors. One of the primary reasons was the rise of Hindu devotional movements which began to gain popularity among the masses. These movements emphasized personal devotion to deities such as Shiva and Vishnu, resonating more with the common people compared to the monastic and scholastic nature of Buddhism at the time. Additionally, the patronage of Buddhism by Indian rulers fluctuated over time, which affected its prominence and survival. Another significant factor was the absorption of Buddhist practices and ideas into Hinduism, which led to a syncretic culture where the distinction between the two religions became increasingly blurred. Over time, many Buddhist practices were assimilated into Hinduism, and the Buddha was even incorporated as an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in some traditions. The economic and social changes in Indian society also contributed to Buddhism's decline. As religion became more monastic and disconnected from lay life, it failed to adapt to the changing needs of society. The wealth accumulated by Buddhist monasteries made them targets during invasions, and without strong lay support, the religion struggled to recover from these setbacks. Despite its decline in India, Buddhism found new life beyond its borders. It spread to Central, Southeast, and East Asia, where it adapted to local cultures and continued to flourish. In modern times, there has been a revival of Buddhism in India, with movements aiming to rediscover and re-establish the teachings of the Buddha in the land of its birth. The decline of Buddhism in India is a testament to the dynamic nature of religious traditions, showing how they can transform, adapt, and sometimes wane in response to changing historical circumstances.
Author | : Trevor Ling |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1980-06-19 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1349163104 |
Author | : B.R. Ambedkar |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 555 |
Release | : 2011-01-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0199088284 |
The Buddha and His Dhamma was B.R. Ambedkar's last work. Published posthumously, it presented a radical reorientation of Buddhist thought and literature, aptly called navayana. It deals with Ambedkar's conceptualization of Buddhism and the possibilities it offered for liberation and upliftment of the Dalits. It presents his reflections on the life of the Buddha, his teachings, and the spread of Buddhism by interweaving anecdotes with detailed analyses of the religion's basic tenets. The author also includes important elements of the Buddhist canon and tradition to make the teachings more accessible. In the first critical and annotated edition of this work, the editors address the on-going debate on Ambedkar's interpretation of the Buddha's dhamma by focusing on the accuracy of his citations and providing missing sources. They also discuss Ambedkar's modification of source materials. The introduction contextualizes the scholarly work related to the text.
Author | : Gail Omvedt |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-04-02 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9788132110286 |
SAGE Classics is a carefully selected list that every discerning reader will want to possess, re-read and enjoy for a long time. These are now priced lower than the original, but is the same version published earlier. SAGE`s commitment to quality remains unchanged. This fascinating book constitutes a unique exploration of 2,500 years of the development of Buddhism, Brahmanism and caste in India. Taking Dr Ambedkar`s interpretation of Buddhism as its starting point, Dr Gail Omvedt has researched both the original source of the Buddhist cannon and recent literature to provide an absorbing account of the historical, social, political and philosophical aspects of Buddhism. In the process, she discusses a wide range of important issues of current concern. Dr Omvedt maintains that the revolutionary audacity of Dalit leaders such as Dr B,R. Ambedkar, despite their often subversive reinterpretation of the Buddhist tradition, is in tune with the basic ethos of original Buddhism. Ambedkar found his own middle way by avoiding both the straitjacket of the Marxist ideological response to suppression and the tame reformist within the fold of Hinduism. Since there has always been a struggle of hegemony between competing religious systems, the author argues that given the ascendant position of Buddhism from the 4th century BC to the 6th century AD, ancient India should actually be described as ‘Buddhist India’ and not ‘Hindu India’. Providing an entirely new interpretation of the origins and development of the caste system, which boldly challenges the ‘Hindutva’ version of history, this book will attract a wide readership among all those who are concerned with the state of contemporarty India’s policy and social fabric.