Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1
Charles Eliot
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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
Reader101
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.
Arturo Macias
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.