Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1


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(4.2 stars; 7 reviews)

Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow. (21 hr 14 min)

Chapters

Preface 5:54 Read by KevinS
Book 1: Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia 12:38 Read by Linda Johnson
Origin and Growth of Hinduism 14:02 Read by Linda Johnson
The Buddha 10:27 Read by Peter Yearsley
Asoka 3:25 Read by Peter Yearsley
Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India 17:09 Read by Linda Johnson
New Forms of Buddhism 11:12 Read by Peter Yearsley
Revival of Hinduism 22:35 Read by Linda Johnson
Later Forms of Hinduism 19:35 Read by Linda Johnson
European Influence and Modern Hinduism 7:49 Read by Linda Johnson
Change and Permanence in Buddhism 7:28 Read by Linda Johnson
Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul 29:33 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 12 13:45 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 13 8:30 Read by Linda Johnson
Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation 11:00 Read by Larry Wilson
Eastern Polytheism 5:07 Read by Larry Wilson
The Extravagance of Hinduism 5:56 Read by Larry Wilson
The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures 9:47 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Morality and Will 8:07 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
The Origin of Evil 8:47 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Church and State 6:47 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Public Worship and Ceremonial 7:37 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
The Worship of the Reproductive Forces 4:47 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Hinduism in Practice 10:05 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Buddhism in Practice 8:56 Read by Peter Yearsley
Interest of Indian Thought for Europe 28:03 Read by Linda Johnson
Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View 3:50 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Religions of India and Eastern Asia 25:51 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Historical 53:08 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
General Characteristics of Indian Religion 49:30 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Vedic Deities and Sacrifices 56:51 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Asceticism and Knowledge 49:55 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India 57:32 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
The Jains 1:01:49 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
Book 3: Pali Buddhism 3:34 Read by Joseph Campbell
Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2 43:25 Read by Joseph Campbell
Life of Buddha Part 3 44:26 Read by Linda Johnson
Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5 51:39 Read by Linda Johnson
The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders 25:37 Read by Linda Johnson
The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2 53:08 Read by Linda Johnson
The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5 1:21:01 Read by Linda Johnson
The Teaching of Buddha Part 6 48:29 Read by Linda Johnson
Monks and Laymen 45:16 Read by Nick Roach
Asoka 1:01:33 Read by Shashank Jakhmola
The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3 27:15 Read by laurencetrask
The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6 22:34 Read by laurencetrask
Meditation 57:38 Read by realisticspeakers
Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism 51:40 Read by realisticspeakers

Reviews

Disappointing


(2 stars)

A lot of stuff is inaccurate and lacks factual evidence. In the chapter on origin of hinduism the author tells what hinduism is but doesn't say much about its origin. It would have been better if the chronology was somehow maintained in the book. I had high hopes but was disappointed in the end.


(4 stars)

The book is clear and detailed, an introduction to India religious landscape. It is well declamated. On the other hand is slightly dry, and too detailed. Interesting but sometimes too long a bit boring.