Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism
Hwang, Soonil
Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism - Taylor & Francis 2006
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Soonil Hwang studies the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali Nikaaya and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese aagama and its traditional interpretation. He clarifies early doctrinal developments of Nirvana and traces the word and related terms back to their original metaphorical contexts, elucidating diverse interpretations and doctrinal and philosophical developments in the abhidharma exegeses and treatises of Southern and Northern Buddhist schools. The book finally examines which school, if any, kept the original meaning and reference of Nirvana.
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English
9780203001936 9780415355506;9780415650106;9781134254354;9781134254347;9781134254309
10.4324/9780203001936 doi
Regional studies
Asian history
Religion & beliefs
Ethnic studies
early canon nirvana theory metaphorical structure elements louis delas buddhist
Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism - Taylor & Francis 2006
Open Access
Soonil Hwang studies the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali Nikaaya and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese aagama and its traditional interpretation. He clarifies early doctrinal developments of Nirvana and traces the word and related terms back to their original metaphorical contexts, elucidating diverse interpretations and doctrinal and philosophical developments in the abhidharma exegeses and treatises of Southern and Northern Buddhist schools. The book finally examines which school, if any, kept the original meaning and reference of Nirvana.
Creative Commons
English
9780203001936 9780415355506;9780415650106;9781134254354;9781134254347;9781134254309
10.4324/9780203001936 doi
Regional studies
Asian history
Religion & beliefs
Ethnic studies
early canon nirvana theory metaphorical structure elements louis delas buddhist