The history of Sanskrit literature is by itself a fascinating subject in which not only students of language but also the intelligentsia in general find an abiding interest. This prompted the author to undertake the first edition of the book...

The Conception of Buddhist Nirvana provides an English Translation of Nagarjuna's chapters on Causality and Nirvana and Chandrakiriti's comprehensive commentary on the Sanskrit Text and presents a rare exposition of the Madhyamaka Dialectic. The book is edited by Jaideva Singh...

The purpose of this study is to isolate and define the concepts associated with the cow in the Rigveda so as to aid in the overall comprehension of passages wherein terms for ‘cow’ appear. The usual terms for ‘cow’ are...

This book is a simple introduction to the history and various systems of psychology. It provides a basic understanding of major systems and theories in psychology in a comprehensive way. It covers in detail the historical backgrounds taking pave before...

Every human being has the innate capacity to work with Reiki. Those who have an open-minded attitude toward life and to the wonders of nature that surround them know that there are a host of inexplicable, incomprehensible influences affecting their...

In so far as a book may be pronounced useful which has ministered to a continual demand, the utility of the Abhidhammattha-sangaha ranks very high among the world's historical documents. For probably eight centuries it has served as a primer...

The Pratimoksa is a code of Buddhist monastic disciplinary rules governing the daily conduct and decorum of bhiksus (monks). It was established by the Buddha on various occasions out of necessity. This work discusses the historical cultural, religious and social...

An attempt to determine the meaning and contents of the notion of Dravya and distinguish between the two concepts of Guna and Paryaya. Cursorily also discusses notions of realtivity, continuity, divisibilty and negation. It presents an analytical account and a...

A Comparative Study of Religions has been written by a scholar who has occupied himself with the subject of religion for over fifty years. But no finality can be claimed. The reason is that religion deals with what is transcendent...

The exploratory volume in the new field of comparative ethics serves the diverse goals of groups variously interested in International law and morality, in comparative religious ethical ideals or simply in cross-cultural literature and drama. Ethically minded persons confirm the...

A Companion To Sanskrit Literature: Spanning A Period Of Over Three Thousand Years: Spanning a Period of Over Three Thousand Years, Containing Brief ... Names, Myths, Legends, and Several Appendices

This book is the first in a series of volumes of the proceedings of the Global Buddhist Congregation (GBC) that took place in November 2011 in New Delhi. This was one of the largest Buddhist gatherings ever to take place...