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Sanchi and Its Remains-A Full Description of the Ancient Buildings, Sculptures, and Inscriptions at Sanchi, Near Bhilsa, in Central India with Remarks on the Evidence They Supply as to the Comparatively Modern Date of the Buddhism of Gotama,or Sakya Muni
Maisey, General C.F.; Cunningham, Sir Alex. (Introductory Note)
Editore: Ideological Book House, India, 1972
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Fair. Reprint. 142 pages plus 40 pages of full-page black and white illustrations. Index. Reprint of the 1892 first edition. "Intended to 1) Place on record a full and connected description of the Sanchi memorials; and to show their connection with religious systems antecedent to what is now called Buddhis…m. 2) To give accurate illustrations, from the author's hand-drawn originals, of the Sanchi buildings, and sculptures 3) To invite attention to the evidence, which the Sanchi remains supply, that the Buddhism of Sakya - which is usually attributed to the sixth century B.C. - was introduced, as a reform of the pre-existing semi-Mithraic faith, about the commencement of the Christian era; that is, shortly before the time when the gateway sculptures of Sanchi were executed." - from Preface. Heavy external wear. Usual library markings. A worthy reading copy.
