The emergence of Buddhism
Subtitle: classical traditions in contemporary perspective
By: Jacob n. Kinnard
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780800697488
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Historical overview: the context out of which Buddhism emerged; title: The life of the Buddha; title: The establishment of Buddhism in India; title: The expansion of Buddhism in India; title: The continued presence of the Buddha; title: The emergence of the Mahayana; title: Conclusion: the decline of Buddhism in India and its rise elsewhere.