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.
The Wheel of Death: Writings from Zen Buddhist and Other Sources
1st Edition
By Philip Kapleau
February 27, 2015
Originally published in 1972, this anthology examines death through the eyes of great Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu and Western masters. Instructions and specific rites are set forth to enable people to guide the mind of the dying through death and the Intermediate stage which follows. The sections of ...
Buddhism in the Tibetan Tradition: A Guide
1st Edition
By Winston L King
December 17, 2010
A clear and straightforward introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, this book presents the basic teachings of Buddha in a way that people can readily comprehend and put into practice in their daily lives. Topics such as reincarnation, actions and their effects, emptiness, liberation and enlightenment are...
Buddhism and Christianity: Some Bridges of Understanding
1st Edition
By Winston L King
December 07, 2010
After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined. Originally published in 1963....
The Buddha's Philosophy: Selections from the Pali Canon and an Introductory Essay
1st Edition
By Winston L King
December 07, 2010
This study, originally published in 1959, traces the origin of Buddhism in Brahmanism, and fixes its relationship to Hinduism, describing and stressing the basic importance of Buddhist contemplation. The first half of the book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents ...
Buddhist Meditation
1st Edition
By Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 Winston L King
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 ...