The Scientific Buddha: His Short and Happy Life

by Donald S. Lopez Jr.

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How Western notions of the Buddha have come to misrepresent his teachings and the traditional goals of Buddhist practice

This book tells the story of the Scientific Buddha, "born" in Europe in the 1800s but commonly confused with the Buddha born in India 2,500 years ago. The Scientific Buddha was sent into battle against Christian missionaries, who were proclaiming across Asia that Buddhism was a form of superstition. He proved the...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0300159129

ISBN13:9780300159127

Release Date:September 2012

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:168 Pages

Weight:0.78 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 8.5" x 7.4"

Related Subjects

Philosophy Religion Religion & Spirituality Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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