Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1


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(4.2 stars; 8 reviews)

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)

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Preface 5:54 Gelesen von KevinS
Book 1: Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia 12:38 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Origin and Growth of Hinduism 14:02 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
The Buddha 10:27 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
Asoka 3:25 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India 17:09 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
New Forms of Buddhism 11:12 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
Revival of Hinduism 22:35 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Later Forms of Hinduism 19:35 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
European Influence and Modern Hinduism 7:49 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Change and Permanence in Buddhism 7:28 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul 29:33 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Chapter 12 13:45 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Chapter 13 8:30 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation 11:00 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
Eastern Polytheism 5:07 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
The Extravagance of Hinduism 5:56 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures 9:47 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Morality and Will 8:07 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
The Origin of Evil 8:47 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Church and State 6:47 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Public Worship and Ceremonial 7:37 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
The Worship of the Reproductive Forces 4:47 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Hinduism in Practice 10:05 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Buddhism in Practice 8:56 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
Interest of Indian Thought for Europe 28:03 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View 3:50 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Religions of India and Eastern Asia 25:51 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Historical 53:08 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
General Characteristics of Indian Religion 49:30 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Vedic Deities and Sacrifices 56:51 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Asceticism and Knowledge 49:55 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India 57:32 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
The Jains 1:01:49 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
Book 3: Pali Buddhism 3:34 Gelesen von Joseph Campbell
Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2 43:25 Gelesen von Joseph Campbell
Life of Buddha Part 3 44:26 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5 51:39 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders 25:37 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2 53:08 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5 1:21:01 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
The Teaching of Buddha Part 6 48:29 Gelesen von Linda Johnson
Monks and Laymen 45:16 Gelesen von Nick Roach
Asoka 1:01:33 Gelesen von Shashank Jakhmola
The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3 27:15 Gelesen von laurencetrask
The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6 22:34 Gelesen von laurencetrask
Meditation 57:38 Gelesen von realisticspeakers
Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism 51:40 Gelesen von realisticspeakers

Bewertungen

Disappointing


(2 stars)

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.


(4 stars)

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.