Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism
About the Book Series
This Routledge Library Edition brings together titles on Buddhism which were originally published over a period of fifty years or so, starting in the 1920s.
Buddhist Meditation
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
September 19, 2008
As an intensely practical religion, Buddhism has concentrated on devising a great number of meditations. In recent years psychologists have shown great interest in the therapeutic value of these meditations, but accurate information about them has been hard to come by. The most outstanding original...
Idealistic Thought of India
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
September 17, 2008
When first published in 1953, metaphysical idealism was still the dominant philosophy of India. This volume depicts the metaphysical strands of the life and philosophy of India in the light of those of the West and brings out the deeper implications of idealistic metaphysics. ...
Pathways of Buddhist Thought: Essays from The Wheel
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
September 17, 2008
Originally published in 1971. The essays in this volume cover some of the most important aspects of Buddhism and include discussion of such themes as the nature of Buddhism, Buddhist ethics and philosophical concepts, Buddhism and science, the Power of Mindfulness, Anatta and Nibbana. &...
The Meaning of Life in Hinduism and Buddhism
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
September 17, 2008
Originally published in 1952. This volume, by discussing significant insights of Hinduism and Buddhism, answers the question "What is the meaning of life?" It illustrates the importance of Buddhist and Hindu teachings and their relevance to the West, as well as clarifying some of the religious and...
The Philosophical Traditions of India
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
September 17, 2008
This volume conveys that Indian philosophy has intricate and complex metaphysical and epistemological theories as other philosophies and that these disciplines – epistemology and metaphysics – are an essential part of Indian philosophy. ...
Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
July 31, 2008
Originally published in 1986. In this study of initiation in the Nikayas (Discourses of the Buddha), the author presents evidence which makes it clear that salvation in early Buddhism depended upon the intervention of the Buddha’s grace. Contrary to the view of Buddhism as a philosophy of ...
The Buddhist Way of Life: Its Philosophy and History
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
July 31, 2008
Originally published in 1951. This study of Buddhism deals with the early tradition, followed by a brief consideration of its historicity and the form the religion takes in Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. The main line of development in India, China and Japan is then discussed. Focussing on ...
The Footprint of the Buddha
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
July 28, 2008
Originally published in 1958, this volume discusses the Buddhist monuments of Sri Lanka, which represent a distinctive and valuable portion of the art of the ancient and medieval world. It traces the development of this artistic achievement and places it in the appropriate religious, philosophical ...
RLE: Buddhism (20 vols)
1st Edition
Edited
By Various
July 24, 2008
Both Routledge & Kegan Paul and Allen & Unwin were pioneers in publishing work on Buddhist philosophy long before the subject became fashionable in the 1960s, and this tradition has been sustained to the present day. Drawing on the deep backlist of these imprints, this new Routledge Library...
The Buddhist Tantras: Light on Indo-Tibetan Esotericism
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
June 04, 2008
Originally published in 1973. The volume is divided into four sections: The introduction places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra; the section also covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric ...
The Buddhist Teaching of Totality: The Philosophy of Hwa Yen Buddhism
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
May 23, 2008
Originally published in 1971. Long regarded as a classic, this volume is one of the most systematic treatments of Hwa Yen to have appeared in the English language. With excellently translated selections of Hwa Yen readings, factual information and discussion, it is highly recommended to readers ...
The Central Philosophy of Buddhism: A Study of the Madhyamika System
1st Edition
By A J Wensinck
May 21, 2008
Originally published in 1955. The Madhyamika philosophy is, in the author’s view, the philosophy which created a revolution in Buddhism and through that in the whole range of Indian philosophy. This volume is a study of the Madhyamika philosophy in all its important aspects and is divided into ...