Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism : The Doctrinal History of Nirvana Hardback
by Soonil (Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea) Hwang
Part of the Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism - Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies series
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Soonil Hwang studies the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali Nikaaya and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese aagama and its traditional interpretation.
He clarifies early doctrinal developments of Nirvana and traces the word and related terms back to their original metaphorical contexts, elucidating diverse interpretations and doctrinal and philosophical developments in the abhidharma exegeses and treatises of Southern and Northern Buddhist schools.
The book finally examines which school, if any, kept the original meaning and reference of Nirvana.
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- Pages:176 pages, 10 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:09/08/2006
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- ISBN:9780415355506
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:176 pages, 10 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:09/08/2006
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- ISBN:9780415355506
