{"product_id":"epochs-in-buddhist-history-kenneth-j-saunders-9781432569891","title":"Epochs In Buddhist History: The Haskell Lectures 1921","description":"Epochs In Buddhist History: The Haskell Lectures 1921 is a book written by Kenneth J. Saunders. It is a comprehensive study of the history of Buddhism, focusing on the major epochs that have shaped the religion over the centuries. The book is based on the Haskell Lectures that were given by Saunders in 1921 at the University of Chicago. The book is divided into eight chapters, each of which explores a different epoch in Buddhist history. The first chapter looks at the origins of Buddhism in India, while the second chapter examines the early development of the religion. The third chapter discusses the rise of Mahayana Buddhism, and the fourth chapter explores the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia. The fifth chapter looks at the decline of Buddhism in India, while the sixth chapter examines the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The seventh chapter discusses the development of Zen Buddhism in Japan, and the final chapter looks at the modernization of Buddhism in the 20th century. Throughout the book, Saunders provides detailed analysis and insights into the key events, figures, and ideas that have shaped the history of Buddhism. He also explores the ways in which Buddhism has evolved over time, adapting to new cultural and social contexts. Overall, Epochs In Buddhist History: The Haskell Lectures 1921 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism. It provides a comprehensive overview of the religion's development, and offers insights into the ways in which Buddhism has influenced and been influenced by the societies in which it has been practiced.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth J. Saunders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1432569899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781432569891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d","brand":"Kenneth J. Saunders","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153643024639,"sku":"9781432569891","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0b189108-f308-4aef-9dca-9ef7928b5ad3.jpg?v=1770784855","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/epochs-in-buddhist-history-kenneth-j-saunders-9781432569891","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}