In this study of initiation in the Nikayas (Discourses of the Buddha), the author presents evidence which makes it clear that salvation in early Buddhism depended upon the intervention of the Buddha’s grace. Contrary to the view of Buddhism as a philosophy of self-endeavour, the picture that emerges from examination of the canonical texts is one of Buddhism as a revealed religion in every sense of the term.
In this study of initiation in the Nikayas (Discourses of the Buddha), the author presents evidence which makes it clear that salvation in early Buddhism depended upon the intervention of the Buddha’s grace. Contrary to the view of Buddhism as a philosophy of self-endeavour, the picture that emerges from examination of the canonical texts is one of Buddhism as a revealed religion in every sense of the term.
Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism
187
Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism
187
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789559028024 |
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| Publisher: | Sri Lanka Institute of Traditional Studies, The |
| Publication date: | 02/28/1994 |
| Pages: | 187 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d) |