Buddhist Sites And Shrines In India : History Art And Architecture

Book Title: Buddhist Sites and Shrines in India

Author: D.C. Ahir

Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

Language: English

Edition: 2003

ISBN: 9788170307600

Pages: 362 (32 B/W Illustrations)

Cover: Hardcover

Dimensions: 28 cm x 23 cm

Weight: 1.12 kg

About the Book:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Provides detailed information on the history, art, and architecture of over 250 Buddhist sites and shrines in India.

• State-wise Organization: Covers 25 modern states, arranged alphabetically, from Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal.

• Sacred Shrines: Focuses on the most sacred Buddhist shrines in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

• Key Heritage Sites: Highlights other major Buddhist heritage states including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

• Himalayan Buddhist Sites: Features gompas and monasteries in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh (Kashmir), and Sikkim, where Buddhism remains a vibrant faith.

• Additional Notes: Includes five special notes on:

  • The Edicts of Asoka (3rd century BC)

  • Buddhist monasteries seen by Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese pilgrim (7th century AD)

  • Sacred Relics of the Buddha

  • Buddhist Remains in Pakistan

  • Buddhist Sites in Bangladesh

• Reference Value: An essential resource for anyone studying or interested in Buddhist heritage in India.

About the Author:

• D.C. Ahir: A distinguished scholar of Buddhist studies, with over 42 years of contributions to the field.

• Retired Career: Former Director of the Government of India (retired in 1986), who now dedicates his time to Buddhist literature.

• Published Works: Author of more than forty books, along with numerous articles on Buddhism.

• Honorary Title: Awarded the title *BAUDDHA Sah