Outline of Buddhism

Originally published in 1934, this book examines the quest for God and the ways in which different religions seek God. It aims to serve as an insight into Buddhism, enabling the reader to have a greater understanding of this fascinating religion and, ultimately, a sympathy and respect for its teachings. Contents Include: The Sources of Our Knowledge of the Buddha and His Teaching - The Buddha - The Birth and Early Life of Gotama Buddha - The 'Home Leaving' of Gotama Buddha - The Public Ministry of Gotama Buddha - The Last Words and Death of Gotama Buddha - Buddhist Doctrine: Its Ethics, Psychology and Metaphysics - The Three Univeral Truths - The Buddhist Doctrine of Man - Karma and Rebirth, Or the Buddha's Teaching About the Future Life - The Buddha's Way of Salvation. Nirvana: What it is, and How it is To Be Attained - The Order of the Buddha's Disciples - The Historical Development of Buddhism - Buddhism as a Religion - Literature - The Buddha and His Doctrine - Translations From the Buddhist Canon and Other Authoritative Pali Books - Miscellaneous Literature - Index of Names - Index of Subjects