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Sameer Das Gupta |
Advanced History of Buddhism: Monasteries and Temples |
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| The history of Buddhism is also characterized by the development of numerous movements and schisms, foremost among them the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, punctuated by contrasting periods of expansion and retreat.
The history of Buddhism spans from the 6th century BC to the present, starting with the birth of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. This makes it one of the oldest religions practiced today. Throughout this period, the religion evolved as it encountered... |
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Mona Gupta |
Stories of Akbar and Birbal |
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| Since ages, children have been told tales of Akbar and Birbal. Akbar was a Mughal Emperor, who had nine, jewels to adorn his court. Birbal was one of them. Son of a poor Brahman of Tikavanpur, he gained the king's favour with his wisdom, wit and valuable advice. Many of the exchanges between Akbar and Birbal have been recorded and circulated as tales. Here are some of those stories that would surely make the young learners desire for more.
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Mona Gupta |
Tales of Vikram and Betal |
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| The tales of King Vikram and vampire Betal have been a part of the treasury of Indian stories since centuries. While Vikram is entrusted with the task of getting Betal to a monk, the vampire is clever enough to tempt and compel the mighty king into speaking, so that he would fly back to his tree and escape the monk. This collection of Vikram and Betal stories brings before the young readers some of the most amazing tales ending with a moral.
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Mona Gupta |
Stories from Panchtantra |
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| Stories from Panchtantra have been a part of the culture of Indian story telling since centuries. These stories have a theme and propagate a principle for a good and useful living. Due to their worth, they have been translated into a number of languages. An amazing aspect of these stories is that they are liked by children and adults alike. This book brings some of the most amazing Panchtantra stories that would enlighten the readers with wisdom. About the Author: Dr. Mona Gupta is... |
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Mona Gupta |
The Witty Tenali Rama |
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| The 16th century Telugu poet, Tenali Rama, also known as Vikata Kavi, was a court jester at Vijayanagar Empire, who gained popularity for his wit and prodigious poetry. He was one of the eight most prized poets of Raja Krishnadeva, who was known for his gift of gab and quick wit. He is also known for his stern and sarcastic remarks that put many conceited men to shame. With this collection, the young readers would get to read a lot of interesting tales of the Krishnadeva and Tenali Rama... |
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Mona Gupta |
The Fabulous Sheikh Chilli |
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| Sheikh Chilli is often named when talking about fools and daydreamers. His tales have been popular among people of different nationalities and classes. His casual attitude and a fondness for building air castles have not just entertained people for centuries, but have also been inspiration for many other stories and characters. Here are a few fabulous stories of Sheikh Chilli, who can be easily termed as the biggest fool of all. Indeed, the book would prove to be not an easy task to... |
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Alexander Cunningham |
Mahabodhi |
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| Marking the spot of Buddha's enlightenment, Bodhgaya is greatly revered by Buddhists, especially for the bodhi tree beneath which the Master sat in meditation. After the death of Buddha, Bodhgaya flourished as an important religious centre and numerous shrines, stupas and monasteries were erected. The site continued to attract pilgrims and was only abandoned in the 15th century.
The revival of interest in Bodhgaya began in 1802, when the Burmese sent a mission there. It soon attracted the... |
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Ajay Mitra Shastri |
The Age of the Satavahanas - 2 Volumes |
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| The Satavahanas (Andhra or Andhrajatiya of the historical sections of the Puranas) occupy a pre-eminent position in early Deccanese history comparable only to that of the Kushanas of North India who were almost contemporaries. However, despite scholarly efforts for over a century and half, numerous basic issues appertaining them including the original seat of their power, total duration of their rule and number of monarchs of the imperial line and chronology, especially the epoch of their rise... |
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K.M. Suresh (Ed.) |
Encyclopaedia of Indian Architecture: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain & Islamic: Buddhist |
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| This volume of the work entitled 'Encyclopedia of Indian Architecture' is devoted to the study of Buddhist architecture. It has twenty four chapters. The chapters discuss Buildings during the Rule of the Early Mauryan Dynasty (c. 400 B.C.): Wooden Origins, Asoka and the Beginnings of the Buddhist School (c.250 B.C.)
The Stupa and its Symbolism, Architecture of Sungas, Buddhist Rock -Cut Architecture, Rock-Cut Architecture of Hinayana 2nd Century B.C., Buddhist Architecture in Southern India... |
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Prasanna Kumar Acharya |
Manasara Series [Sanskrit text with English translation] - 7 Volumes |
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| Volume I: Dictionary of Hindu Architecture The treatise contining knowledge and experience in town-planning, Architecture, sculpture etc. of ancient India. The book is the outcome of years of studious research carried out by the Author tobring this vast, but almost forgotton, treasure-house within easy reach of all. the present volume is a dictionary which devotes itself exclusively to the terminology of Hindu Architecture. Here the word architecture encompasses all activities of man... |
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N. Heirn |
Rules for Nun According to the Dharamguptakavinaya (3 Vols) |
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| The present work provides the first complete annotated translation into English of the Chinese version of the bhiksunivibhanga of the Dharmaguptakavinaya. This vinaya laid the foundation of Chinese monastic life. As the Dharmaguptakavinaya came into being in symbiosis with other vinaya traditions, a comparison is made with these other traditions on important issues.The work is supplemented with indexes, glossaries and a concordance of the rules for nuns and monks of the Dharmaguptaka... |
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John R.Dupuche |
The Kula Ritual by Abhinavagupta |
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| Abhinavagupta, a leading figure in Kashmir Saivism is increasingly being recognised as one of the chief contributors to the evolution of Indian thought. In his encyclopaedic work the Tantraloka `Light on the Tantras` he describes the various tantras of his day and places at their apex the most extreme of them, the Kula ritual which proposes the use of wine and meat and intercourse with women of the lowest castes.In Abhinavagupta`s esteem of the Kula ritual just the shodow side of genius an... |
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Pushpendra Kumar |
The Garuda Mahapuranam (2 Volumes.) |
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| The different works known by the name of Puranas (old) are evidently derived from the myth-heroic stage of Hindu belief. The Puranas are commonly stated to be eighteen in number. It is said there are also eighteen Upa-Puranas or Minor Puranas-but the names of all these are not found. The principal eighteen Puranas are Brahma, Padma, Visnu, Siva, Bhagvata, Naradiya, Markandeya, Agni, Bhavisya, Brahma Vaivarta, Linga, Varaha, Skanda, Vamana, Kurma, Matsya, Garuda and Brahmanda. All these Puranas... |
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Ann Heirman |
Rules for Nuns According to the Dharmaguptakavinaya: Translation (3 Pts.) |
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| The present work provides the first complete annotated translation into English of the chinese version of the bhiksunivibhanga of the Dharmaguptakavinaya. This vinaya laid the foundation of Chinese monastic life. As the Dharmaguptakavinaya came into being in symbiosis with other vinaya traditions, a comparison is made with these other traditions on important issues. In the introduction, the place of the Dharmaguptaka tradition, the career of a Buddhist nun and the rules of discipline are... |
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