A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon, Volume 20J. Murray, 1962 - 634 pages |
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... Buddhist must follow the eightfold path and pass through four stages of higher and higher saintliness . This , the Noble Path , is the very pith of Buddhism , by which alone the Buddhist can reach Arhat , the state of salvation , the ...
... Buddhist must follow the eightfold path and pass through four stages of higher and higher saintliness . This , the Noble Path , is the very pith of Buddhism , by which alone the Buddhist can reach Arhat , the state of salvation , the ...
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... Buddhist " art flourished in the first centuries of the Christian era , which owed its inspiration to Buddhist legend . This influence scarcely affected the South , where quite a different form of art , characterised by intricate ...
... Buddhist " art flourished in the first centuries of the Christian era , which owed its inspiration to Buddhist legend . This influence scarcely affected the South , where quite a different form of art , characterised by intricate ...
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John Murray (Firm). BUDDHIST INDIA In 262 B.C. Asoka was converted to Buddhism . Now began the erection of stupas and pillars , and the decoration of caves by carving which was carried on by Buddhists , Jains and Hindus . Brahmanism was ...
John Murray (Firm). BUDDHIST INDIA In 262 B.C. Asoka was converted to Buddhism . Now began the erection of stupas and pillars , and the decoration of caves by carving which was carried on by Buddhists , Jains and Hindus . Brahmanism was ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xi |
2 AIR ROUTES TO THE EAST | xxii |
4 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING INDIA AND PAKISTAN | xxxiv |
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