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- Joseph Walser provides the first examination of Nagarjuna's life and writings in the context of the religious and monastic debates of the second century CE.
- About the Author: Joseph Walser is associate professor and department chair of comparative religion at Tufts University.
- 368 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Buddhism
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About the Book
Joseph Walser provides the first examination of Nagarjuna's life and writings in the context of the religious and monastic debates of the second century CE. Walser explores how Nagarjuna secured the canonical authority of Mahayana teachings and considers his use of rhetoric to ensure the transmission of his writings by Buddhist monks. Drawing on close textual analysis of Nagarjuna's writings and other Buddhist and non-Buddhist sources, Walser offers an original contribution to the understanding of Nagarjuna and the early history of Buddhism.
Book Synopsis
Joseph Walser provides the first examination of Nagarjuna's life and writings in the context of the religious and monastic debates of the second century CE. Walser explores how Nagarjuna secured the canonical authority of Mahayana teachings and considers his use of rhetoric to ensure the transmission of his writings by Buddhist monks. Drawing on close textual analysis of Nagarjuna's writings and other Buddhist and non-Buddhist sources, Walser offers an original contribution to the understanding of Nagarjuna and the early history of Buddhism.Review Quotes
Nagarjuna in Context reads as a heartfelt and intelligent search.--Tom Hannes "Acta Comparanda"
Nagarjuna in Context: Mahayana Buddhism and Early Indian Culture offers a significant step towards clarifying the mysteries and myths that surround the name of Nagarjuna.--Benjamin Bogin "BUDDHADHARMA"
Rich and rewarding... Walser is to be congratulated for writing a text that will surely provoke productive debate.--Richard Nance "H-Net Book review"
Walser's argument and mastery of scholarly materials ensure that this work will make an enduring contribution. Highly recommended.--E. Findly "Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries"
About the Author
Joseph Walser is associate professor and department chair of comparative religion at Tufts University.Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.12 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Buddhism
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Joseph Walser
Language: English
Street Date: May 11, 2005
TCIN: 1004352368
UPC: 9780231131643
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-1613
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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