Publisher's Synopsis
""An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism"" by William Montgomery McGovern is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and practices of Mahayana Buddhism. The book begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context of Mahayana Buddhism, tracing its development from its origins in India to its spread throughout Asia.The author then delves into the core beliefs and teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, including the concept of emptiness, the bodhisattva path, and the role of compassion in achieving enlightenment. McGovern also explores the various schools and sects of Mahayana Buddhism, highlighting their unique perspectives and practices.Throughout the book, McGovern emphasizes the practical applications of Mahayana Buddhist teachings, offering insights and guidance on how to incorporate these principles into daily life. He also provides a wealth of resources for further study and exploration, including a glossary of key terms and a list of recommended readings.Overall, ""An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism"" is an accessible and informative guide for anyone interested in learning more about this rich and complex tradition.1922. This work gives the reader an introduction to Mahayana Buddhism, with special reference to Chinese and Japanese phases. Mahayana is divided into unreformed and reformed branches, the unreformed branch being found all over Eastern Asia, while the reformed branch has its center in Japan. Mahayana Buddhism claims that their own teachings more perfectly express the meaning of Buddha's teachings as compared to Hinayana Buddhism.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.
