Buddhist monasteries and monastic life in ancient India: from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD.
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Buddhist monasteries and monastic life in ancient India: from the 3...
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
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Language: English
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Edition: New Delhi
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Year: 2006
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Subject: Buddhism
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ISBN 13: 9788177420678
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ISBN 10: 8177420674
About the Book
This book provides an authoritative and critical study of Buddhist monasteries and monastic life in India from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD. It examines the growth and eventual decline of monasteries, emphasizing their role as centers of education, scholarship, and intellectual development, fostering traditions of free and logical thinking. The work situates monastic life within the historical and ideological evolution of Buddhism and its sects. Distinguishing itself from other studies, the book offers detailed accounts of daily life in the monasteries, drawing from literary sources, inscriptions, and foreign travelers’ observations. Essential for scholars, students, and practitioners, it provides deep insights into the institutional and cultural foundations of Indian Buddhism.
