Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism
| Author | : Johannes Bronkhorst |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 303 |
| Release | : 2011-02-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004201408 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004201408 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (408 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism by : Johannes Bronkhorst
Download or read book Buddhism in the Shadow of Brahmanism written by Johannes Bronkhorst and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
