Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1
Charles Eliot
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Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow. (21 hr 14 min)
Chapitres
| Preface | 5:54 | Lu par KevinS |
| Book 1: Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia | 12:38 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Origin and Growth of Hinduism | 14:02 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| The Buddha | 10:27 | Lu par Peter Yearsley |
| Asoka | 3:25 | Lu par Peter Yearsley |
| Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India | 17:09 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| New Forms of Buddhism | 11:12 | Lu par Peter Yearsley |
| Revival of Hinduism | 22:35 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Later Forms of Hinduism | 19:35 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| European Influence and Modern Hinduism | 7:49 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Change and Permanence in Buddhism | 7:28 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul | 29:33 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Chapter 12 | 13:45 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Chapter 13 | 8:30 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation | 11:00 | Lu par Larry Wilson |
| Eastern Polytheism | 5:07 | Lu par Larry Wilson |
| The Extravagance of Hinduism | 5:56 | Lu par Larry Wilson |
| The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures | 9:47 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Morality and Will | 8:07 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| The Origin of Evil | 8:47 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Church and State | 6:47 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Public Worship and Ceremonial | 7:37 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| The Worship of the Reproductive Forces | 4:47 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Hinduism in Practice | 10:05 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Buddhism in Practice | 8:56 | Lu par Peter Yearsley |
| Interest of Indian Thought for Europe | 28:03 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View | 3:50 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Religions of India and Eastern Asia | 25:51 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Historical | 53:08 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| General Characteristics of Indian Religion | 49:30 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Vedic Deities and Sacrifices | 56:51 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Asceticism and Knowledge | 49:55 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India | 57:32 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| The Jains | 1:01:49 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| Book 3: Pali Buddhism | 3:34 | Lu par Joseph Campbell |
| Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2 | 43:25 | Lu par Joseph Campbell |
| Life of Buddha Part 3 | 44:26 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5 | 51:39 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders | 25:37 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2 | 53:08 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5 | 1:21:01 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| The Teaching of Buddha Part 6 | 48:29 | Lu par Linda Johnson |
| Monks and Laymen | 45:16 | Lu par Nick Roach |
| Asoka | 1:01:33 | Lu par Shashank Jakhmola |
| The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3 | 27:15 | Lu par laurencetrask |
| The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6 | 22:34 | Lu par laurencetrask |
| Meditation | 57:38 | Lu par realisticspeakers |
| Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism | 51:40 | Lu par realisticspeakers |
Critiques
Disappointing
Reader101
A lot of stuff is inaccurate and lacks factual evidence. In the chapter on origin of hinduism the author tells what hinduism is but doesn't say much about its origin. It would have been better if the chronology was somehow maintained in the book. I had high hopes but was disappointed in the end.
Arturo Macias
The book is clear and detailed, an introduction to India religious landscape. It is well declamated. On the other hand is slightly dry, and too detailed. Interesting but sometimes too long a bit boring.