Buddhism in India : History and Culture Book

Contents: Preface. 1. Early Buddhist schools. 2. Theravada. 3. History of Buddhism in India. 4. Periods in Indian Buddhism. 5. Pataliputra in Magadha, King Asokas spirit built Palace. 6. Buddhism and Hinduism. 7. Buddhism in Kashmir. 8. Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India. 9. Decline of Buddhism in India. 10. Dalit Buddhist movements. 11. Buddhist culture and art. 12. Buddhist festivals. 13. Buddhist religious clothing. 14. Buddhist calendar. 15. Buddhist views. 16. Place of women in Buddhism. 17. Buddhist monasticism. Bibliography. Index.

This ancient religion and teachings of Buddha has brought out a great change in the culture of India. Not in the psychological level but also in the social structure of India Buddhism played a key role as a shaping force. Indian Buddhism aspires to be devotional and fosters kindness and animal love is unique in world history. This book captures the historical developments along with cultural changes in a comprehensive manner.