The Bodhisattva Doctrine In Buddhism

Book Title: Studies on the Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhism

• Edited and Introduced By: Leslie S. Kawamura

• Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications

• Language: English

• Pages: 293

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm

• Weight: 450 gm

• Edition: 1997

• ISBN: 8170305632

Book Description

From the Jacket:

• Traditionally, studies of the Bodhisattva doctrine in Buddhism, which forms the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism, have mainly focused on Sanskrit sources.

• This volume stands out by incorporating a variety of languages and cultures in its research, offering a more diverse perspective on the Bodhisattva concept.

• While the Bodhisattva is commonly understood in terms of the Buddha’s former lives or as a superhuman striving toward enlightenment, this volume challenges such interpretations.

• Comprising eleven scholarly studies, the book suggests the need to critically reevaluate traditional understandings of the Bodhisattva doctrine.

• Despite being academically rigorous, the studies are accessible to both laypersons and scholars, making this book informative and instructive for all readers.

About the Author

• Leslie S. Kawamura is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of the Honpa Buddhist Church of Alberta, where he served for eight years.

• He holds a Ph.D. in Far Eastern Studies from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.

• His other notable publications include Golden Zephyr, Mind in Buddhist Psychology, and Buddhist Thought and Asian Civilization.