Philip C. Almond
Cambridge Univeristy Press, 1988

The British Discovery of Buddhism

Published On: Friday, October 28, 2022

This book explores the Victorian-era British discovery of Buddhism. Buddhism did not distinguish itself from Hinduism in the minds of Westerners until the nineteenth century. As a result, Buddha was addressed as a historical figure and emerged from the domain of myth.

Have you like this article?
1 Star2 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
Loading...