The Cult of Emptiness. The Western Discovery of Buddhist Thought and the Invention of Oriental Philosophy
"A most fascinating book ... App traces Western awareness of Buddhism to the 16th century and demonstrates how these encounters spawned an awareness of philosophical systems outside of the European tradition. The story of what was known and how that knowledge was used and manipulated is absolutely amazing." (Prof. J. Silk, Leiden Univ.)"I just bought a copy of "The Cult of Emptiness"-- it's an absolutely fascinating book, a real gem. I am learning so much from it." (Prof. Stanley Weinstein, Prof. emeritus of Buddhist Studies, Yale)