The Secret Of Buddhism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162903927)

The Secret of Buddhism is a comprehensive book written by T. W. Rhys Davids that delves into the teachings, beliefs, and practices of the Buddhist religion. The author, who was a renowned scholar of Buddhism, explores the fundamental principles of the religion and provides a detailed analysis of its origins, history, and development.The book begins with an introduction to the life of the Buddha and his teachings, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Davids then examines the various schools and sects of Buddhism and their distinctive features, such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.The author also discusses the role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist practice, as well as the importance of ethics and morality. He provides insights into the concept of karma and rebirth, and how these concepts are central to Buddhist beliefs.Throughout the book, Davids draws on his extensive knowledge of Pali and Sanskrit texts to provide a thorough and authoritative account of the Buddhist religion. The Secret of Buddhism is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the philosophy and practices of this ancient and influential religion.THIS 76 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Buddhism Its History and Literature, by T. W. Rhys Davids. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417949066.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.

Author: T. W. Rhys Davids
ISBN-10: 1162903929
ISBN-13: 9781162903927
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d