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Book Review: "Mahāyāna Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations" by Williams, Paul.
Author Irawan, Dedy
Source Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS)
Volumev.8 n.1
Date2017.06
Pages182 - 185
PublisherBuddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Publisher Url http://www.ojs.mcu.ac.th/index.php/JIBS/index
LocationBangkok, Thailand [曼谷, 泰國]
Content type期刊論文=Journal Article; 書評=Book Review
Language英文=English
Note1.Author affiliation: STIAB Jinarakkhita, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
2.Author Correspondence: email: dedy713@gmail.com
3.Williams, Paul. Mahayana Buddhism: the doctrinal foundations. Routledge, 2008. ISBN: 9780415356534 456 pages.
AbstractThis book offers a general overview of Mahayana Buddhism from historical and doctrinal perspectives. It lays a foundation for Mahayana doctrines in 10 chapters and covers a sufficient range of topicson Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan Buddhism. It also provides a basis for further research on Mahayana Buddhism. Williams starts by introducing the historical background of Mahayana Buddhism. Then, he elaborates upon central themes in Mahayana philosophy, such as Prajñāpāramitā, Mādhyamika, Yogācāra, et cetera. Finally, he elucidates Mahayana soteriological and devotional praxis.
Table of contentsIntroduction 182
Author’s Background 182
Book Analysis 182
Conclusion 184
References 185
ISSN19066244 (P); 25869620 (E)
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Created date2017.08.29
Modified date2019.09.16



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