Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism |
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| Author:
| Bronkhorst, Johannes |
| Series title: | Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2 South Asia, 18/2 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-20140-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $211.95 |
Book Description:
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This book deals with the confrontation of Buddhism and Brahmanism in India. Both depended on support from the royal court, but Buddhism had less to offer in return than Brahmanism. Buddhism developed in a manner to make up for this.
This book deals with the confrontation of Buddhism and Brahmanism in India. Both depended on support from the royal court, but Buddhism had less to offer in return than Brahmanism. Buddhism developed in a manner to make up for this.