Buddha Gaya: the hermitage of Sakya Muni
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Buddha Gaya: the hermitage of Sakya Muni
Book Details
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
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Language: English
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Edition: 2005
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ISBN-13: 9788177420623
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ISBN-10: 8177420623
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Subject: Buddhism
About the Book
Buddha Gaya, one of the four holiest places in Buddhism, is where the Buddha attained enlightenment after meditating for 49 days under the Bodhi tree. This book provides a scientific and detailed study of the site, its monuments, and the rich religious and architectural heritage associated with it.
The work explores the significance of the shrine built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century BC to mark the site of Buddha’s enlightenment and traces the history of the Mahabodhi temple, which was constructed in the 2nd century AD during the Kushan period and later embellished in the Pala-Sena period.
The study includes an in-depth examination of the architectural remains, sculptures, carvings on railings, copings, and pillars, as well as inscriptions from the earliest periods. R. Mitra offers a thorough analysis of the geographical, architectural, and religious context of Gaya, making this work an essential resource for understanding the importance of the site in Buddhist history.
Still regarded as the only comprehensive account of Gaya's significance in Buddha's enlightenment, this book is crucial for scholars and practitioners of Buddhism, as well as those interested in the art, architecture, and history of Buddhist sites.
