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Buddhism, in Its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism, and in Its Contrast with Christianity — John Shaqi

Buddhism, in Its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism, and in Its Contrast with ChristianityMonier-Williams, Monier, Sir

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Buddhism, in Its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism, and in Its Contrast with Christianity

Name: Buddhism, in Its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism, and in Its Contrast with Christianity
Author: Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir

Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir

Buddhism; Buddhism -- Relations -- Christianity; Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism; India -- Religion

Difference between the Buddhist and Jaina methods of obtaining
      liberation. Nigaṇṭhas. Two Jaina sects. Dig-ambaras and
      Ṡvetāmbaras. The three chief points of difference between them.
      Their sacred books. Characteristics of both sects as distinguished
      from Buddhism. Belief in existence of souls. Moral code.
      Three-jewels. Five moral prohibitions. Prayer-formula. Temples
      erected for acquisition of merit                            529-536


                             LECTURE XVIII.
                 Buddhism contrasted with Christianity.

  True Buddhism is no religion. Definition of the word ‘religion.’ Four
      characteristics constitute a religion. Gautama’s claim to be
      called ‘the Light of Asia’ examined. The Buddha’s and Christ’s
      first call to their disciples. The Christian’s reverence for the
      body contrasted with the Buddhist’s contempt for the body.
      Doctrine of storing up merit illustrated, and shown to be common
      to Buddhism, Brāhmanism, Hindūism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism,
      and Muhammadanism. Doctrine of Karma or Act-force. Buddhist and
      Christian doctrine of deliverance compared. Buddhist and Christian
      moral precepts compared. The many benefits conferred upon Asia by
      Buddhism admitted. Religious feelings among Buddhists. Buddhist
      toleration of other religions.

  Historic life of the Christ contrasted with legendary biography of the
      Buddha. Christ God-sent. The Buddha self-sent. Miracles recorded
      in the Bible and in the Tri-piṭaka contrasted. Buddhist and
      Christian self-sacrifice compared. Character and style of the
      Buddhist Tri-piṭaka contrasted with those of the Christian Bible.
      Various Buddhist and Christian doctrines contrasted. Which
      doctrines are to be preferred by rational and thoughtful men in
      the nineteenth century?                                     537-563


                                OBSERVE.

The prevalent error in regard to the number of Buddhists at present
existing in the world is pointed out in the Postscript at the end of the
Preface (p. xiv).




                         LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
                           WITH DESCRIPTIONS.


                                                                     PAGE

  1. Brass Image of Gautama Buddha obtained by the Author from Ceylon
                                                           _Frontispiece_
      He is seated on the Mućalinda Serpent (see p. 480), in an
          attitude of profound meditation, with eyes half closed,
          and five rays of light emerging from the crown of his
          head.

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