Publisher's Synopsis
""A Handbook of Chinese Buddhism Being a Sanskrit, Chinese Dictionary"" by Ernest J. Eitel is a comprehensive guide to the history, philosophy, and practices of Buddhism in China. The book contains a detailed dictionary of Sanskrit and Chinese terms related to Buddhism, as well as an overview of the major schools of Chinese Buddhism and their beliefs. The author provides a thorough analysis of the origins and development of Buddhism in China, highlighting the ways in which it has adapted to local customs and beliefs. He also explores the role of Buddhism in Chinese society, including its influence on literature, art, and architecture.This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Chinese Buddhism, as well as for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Buddhist philosophy and practice. The clear and concise language, as well as the extensive glossary of terms, make it accessible to both scholars and general readers alike.1888. With Vocabularies of Buddhist Terms in Pali, Singhalese, Siamese, Burmese, Tibetan, Mongolian and Japanese. From the Preface: The student of Chinese religious literature finds himself at almost every step hampered by the continual recurrence of Sanskrit and other foreign terms embedded in the text, generally without a word of explanation. These form a series of vexatious riddles for a clue to which one has to go beyond the range of a Chinese library. This is especially the case with Buddhist works, many of which are simply translations from Sanskrit or Pali or Tibetan originals. Hence arises the need of a Dictionary like the present which aims at smoothing the pathway to an understanding of Buddhism and of native religions influenced by it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
