{"product_id":"when-did-the-buddha-live-controversy-on-the-dating-of-the-historical-buddha-selected-papers-based-on-a-symposium-held-under-auspices-of-the-v-165-bibliotheca-indo-buddhica-s","title":"When Did the Buddha Live?: Controversy on the Dating of the Historical Buddha - Selected Papers Based on a Symposium Held Under Auspices of the ... v. 165 (Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica S.)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eBook Title\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eThe Date of the Historical Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heinz Bechert\u003cbr data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"191\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sri Satguru Publications\u003cbr data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1995\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170304692\u003cbr data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"299\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 387\u003cbr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 cm x 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eThe Date of the Historical Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and updated exploration of the crucial question in Indology: the exact date of the Buddha's death (Parinirvana) and its implications for early Indian history and world historiography. This volume presents an extensive survey of the state of research on the topic, largely based on the findings of a symposium convened at the Akademie der Wissenschaften in Göttingen, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eThe book delves into the complexities surrounding the historical dating of the Buddha, an issue that has caused considerable debate and confusion among scholars. The text highlights the importance of determining the correct date for the Buddha's Parinirvana for both Buddhist chronology and the broader understanding of ancient Indian and Southeast Asian history, particularly the Theravada tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eThe contributions within the book come from an esteemed group of scholars including Heinz Bechert, Siglinde Dietz, Jens-Uwe Hartmann, Heinz Braun, Hajime Nakamura, and many others. These papers examine various aspects of Buddhist chronology, offering a critical analysis of historical sources, methodologies, and findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eThe volume also includes an exhaustive bibliography of relevant literature and provides insights into the different chronological approaches, such as the corrected long chronology (around 480 B.C.) and the variations proposed by Japanese scholars. With contributions translated into English, this book serves as a significant resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the development of Buddhist studies and early Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2320\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis work continues the important discussion of the Buddha's historical date and its impact on Indian and world history, addressing various scholarly perspectives and offering new insights into the subject. It stands as an essential reference for understanding the foundation of Buddhist chronology and its ongoing debates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50015526093104,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170304692","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ihl078.webp?v=1756393330","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/when-did-the-buddha-live-controversy-on-the-dating-of-the-historical-buddha-selected-papers-based-on-a-symposium-held-under-auspices-of-the-v-165-bibliotheca-indo-buddhica-s","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}