The Concept of the Buddha: Its Evolution from Early Buddhism to the Trikāya Theory

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Psychology Press, 2005 - 251 oldal

Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. He examines how and why the philosophical concept of three bodies was formed, particularly the Sambhogakaya, which is the Buddha to be worshipped by all Mayahanists. Written in an accessible way, this work is an outstanding research text for students and scholars of Mayahana Buddhism and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy.

 

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The method of the research
3
The concept of the Buddha in the early Indian Buddhist
19
The concept of the Buddha in the early Indian Buddhist
53
The origin and development of the dharmak1ya
69
The origin and development of the Sa4bhogak1ya
101
The origin and development of the nirm15ak1ya
136
The attributes of the Buddha and other Buddhas in early
147
The retinue of the Buddha
154
A model for the trikaya theory
163
The classification of Buddha lands
171
The five basic stages in the development
179
Select bibliography
233
Index
247
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Guang Xing obtained his PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London in 2003. He is a research assistant professor at the Centre of Buddhist Studies, the University of Hong Kong. His research interests are Chinese and Mahayana Buddhist studies, particularly the origin of Mahayana.

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