Alexander Wynne: 4 books

Having identified early material that goes back to the Buddha himself, the author argues that the two teachers of the Buddha were historical figures. Based on the early Brahminic literature, namely the early Upanishads and Moksadharma, the author asserts the origin of the method of meditation learned...

Buddhist Thought guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha, to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Abstract and complex ideas are made understandable by the authors' lucid style. Of particular...

This book serves as an accessible and reliable survey for students wishing to gain familiarity with the basic ideas of Buddhist philosophical and religious thought, and with some of the recent research in the field. It guides readers towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical...

Esta obra permite familiarizarse con las ideas básicas del pensamiento filosófico y religioso del budismo. Con un estilo claro y cautivador, que hace comprensibles ideas abstractas y complejas, introduce al lector en los conceptos centrales de la doctrina clásica de la India, desde la época de...