The Nirvana Of The Northern Buddhists (1881)

""The Nirvana Of The Northern Buddhists"" is a book written by Joseph Edkins and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed exploration of the concept of Nirvana in Northern Buddhism, also known as Mahayana Buddhism. Edkins examines the origins, development, and various interpretations of Nirvana in the Northern Buddhist tradition, drawing on a wide range of sources including Buddhist scriptures, commentaries, and other texts. He also compares and contrasts the Northern Buddhist view of Nirvana with that of Southern Buddhism, or Theravada Buddhism. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the nature of Nirvana, the path to Nirvana, and the relationship between Nirvana and other key concepts in Buddhism such as karma and rebirth. Edkins' writing is clear and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in Buddhism or the concept of Nirvana specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.