Publisher's Synopsis
Buddhism is a doctrine appealing to the intellect. It is the path leading to Nibbana, a way of life and a means of social upliftment. The worldwide spread of Buddhism, encompassing the means of spiritual as well as worldly advancement and happiness, can be divided into five broad periods, namely, 1. Buddha's Lifetime, 2. The Asoka Period, 3. The Kanishka Period, 4. The Sailendra Period and 5. The Modern Period.
