Buddhanusmrti: A Glossary of Buddhist Terms
Book Specification
Item Code: | IDF321 |
Author: | Dr. Kala Acharya |
Publisher: | Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd. |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2002 |
ISBN: | 8170392462 |
Pages: | 294 |
Cover: | Hardcover |
Other Details | 7.8" X 4.9" |
Weight | 450 gm |
Book Description
Buddhanusmriti: A Glossary of Buddhist Terms is an essential resource for anyone who wants to know more about Buddhism and the Buddhist Philosophy. The work consists of the Introduction, the Glossary, the Appendices, and the Index. The Introduction provides a bird's eye view of the Buddhist Literature. The Glossary comprises selective commonly occurring terms in Buddhism. Most of the terms glossed are in Sanskrit for which their Pali and English equivalents are also given. Passages at the beginning of the Glossary, the references following major entries as well as the Appendices will help those intending further research. The index consisting of terms in all the three languages make cross referencing easy.
About the Author:
Recipient of several prestigious gold medals and honours during her illustrious academic career at Nagpur, Kala Acharya did her doctorate from the University of Mumbai. She has been felicitated as Sanskrit Pandita by the Government of Maharashtra besides being honoured by institutions, for her contribution to the cause of Sanskrit. Her research papers presented in various national and international seminars and conferences have been widely acclaimed. Dr. Acharya is the Director of K.J. Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham (a research institute also imparting training in Indian culture) since its inception in 1989.
Publisher's Note | VI |
Foreword | VII |
Preface | IX |
Acknowledgements | X |
Key to Transliteration | XII |
To Use Buddhansumrti | XIII |
List of Abbreviations | XV |
Dedication | XVI |
Introduction | 1 |
The Life of Gautama Buddha | 1 |
Dharma | 7 |
The Buddha and Thinkers in India | 18 |
Buddhist Philosophy | 23 |
Buddhist Schools and Sects | 27 |
Spread of Buddhism | 41 |
Survey of Buddhist Literature | 45 |
Glossary | 85 |
Appendices | 223 |
Appendix A Ayatanani | 223 |
Appendix B Dhatavah | 223 |
Appendix C Cittam | 224 |
Appendix D Cetasika | 235 |
Appendix E Rupam | 238 |
Appendix F Citta Viprayukta Samskara Dharmah | 240 |
Appendix G Vajrayanam | 241 |
Appendix H Paccaya | 242 |
Appendix I Dhyanani | 244 |
Appendix J Pratityasamutpadah | 245 |
Bibliography | 246 |
Index | 249 |