Books in the Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism series

Discusses the Buddhist monuments of Sri Lanka, which represent a distinctive and valuable portion of the art of the ancient and medieval world. This work traces the development of this artistic achievement and places it in the appropriate religious, philosophical and historical context. It also includes thirty-one black & white plates.

Places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra. This title also covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric tradition. It explores the Tantric teachings of the inner Zodiac and the fivefold ritual symbolism of passion.

With a 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 self-endeavour, the picture that emerges is one of Buddhism as a revealed religion.

Divided into four sections, this work gives an introduction that places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra. It covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric tradition. It also discusses the foundations of the Buddhist Tantras.

Deals with the early tradition of Buddhism, followed by a brief consideration of its historicity and the form the religion takes in Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. This work then discusses the main line of development in India, China and Japan.

Discussing significant insights of Hinduism and Buddhism, this work 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 philosophical problems Western readers must grapple with.

Featuring essays that cover some of the most important aspects of Buddhism, this work includes discussion of such themes as the nature of Buddhism, Buddhist ethics and philosophical concepts, Buddhism and science, the Power of Mindfulness, and, Anatta and Nibbana.

Shows 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.

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.

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 and its important aspects. It compares the Madhyamika with some of the dialectical systems of the West (Kant, Hegel and Bradley).

"The Prasannapada" is the explanation of the versed aphorisms of Nagarjuna which are the first and basic statement of the Buddhist philosophy of the middle way. This volume was presents the essentials of this most radical of Buddhist philosophical works. It gives an integrated statement of each aspect of its arguments and conclusions.

Dogen was the founder of the Soto School of Zen and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Japanese Buddhism. This book examines the line of continuity between Dogen and his Chinese predecessors, through his Chinese master, Ju-ching.

Presents a brief historical survey and then discusses the doctrines of dharma and karma. This book also examines the key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions.

Examines death through the eyes of great Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu and Western masters. This book contains instructions and specific rites to enable people to guide the mind of the dying through death and the Intermediate stage which follows. It includes sections on Rebirth and Karma dealing with these complex and often mis-understood doctrines.

Offering an 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. It covers topics such as reincarnation, actions and their effects, emptiness, liberation and enlightenment.

Originally published in 1962, this book discusses and interprets the main themes of Buddhist thought in India.

As an intensely practical religion, Buddhism has concentrated on devising a great number of meditations. This book deals with the meaning of Buddhist meditation, and the relation of its methods and presuppositions to psychology.

Originally published in 1971 and long regarded as a classic, this book is a systematic treatment of Hwa Yen to have appeared in the English language. With translated selections of Hwa Yen readings, factual information and discussion, it is useful to readers whose interests in Buddhism incline toward the metaphysical and phenomenological.

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 this book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents the Teaching itself, as handed down in the canonical writings of the ancient East.