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Guardian of a Dying Flame

- Sariputra (c. 1335-1426) and the End of Late Indian Buddhism

About Guardian of a Dying Flame

Arthur McKeown examines newly revealed Tibetan and Chinese biographies of Sariputra and a collection of historical documents in Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese. These sources point to a fundamental reconsideration of later Indian Buddhism, its relationship with Brahmanism and Islam, and its enduring importance throughout Asia.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674984356
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 450
  • Published:
  • December 30, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 262x182x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 992 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 30, 2025

Description of Guardian of a Dying Flame

Arthur McKeown examines newly revealed Tibetan and Chinese biographies of Sariputra and a collection of historical documents in Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese. These sources point to a fundamental reconsideration of later Indian Buddhism, its relationship with Brahmanism and Islam, and its enduring importance throughout Asia.

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