Heaven And Hell In Buddhist Perspective (An Old And Rare Book)

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Item Code: IDE562
Author: B. C. Law
Publisher: Pilgrims Publishing
Language: English
Edition: 2004
ISBN: 817769085X
Pages: 162
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 8.5" X 5.5"
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This book describes the Buddhist idea of heaven and hell prevalent amongst the people of northern India at the time of Buddha and later incorporated in the Buddhist scriptures.

Contrary to the lofty thought and teachings of the Buddha himself, the joys of heaven according to popular Buddhism are represented as being obtainable by means of what is suspiciously like a mercenary bargain, entered into in a spirit which, far from being selfless, is on the contrary frankly selfish. In fact piety practiced in this calculating way, far from bringing nirvana within the reach of man, only serves to bind him more securely to the wheels of life.

The various heavens and hells of Buddhism are in reality places whose inhabitants are as much subject to the iron law of karma as are the dwellers upon the earth itself. As such, the heavens and hells may be said to exist for the purpose of providing a stage to give reward to the meritorious and retribution for the impious, as the individual proceeds through the revolving cycle of existence. The author has collected from Buddhist literature a number of descriptions of the pleasures of heaven and the sorrows of hell. The catalogue of crimes and their corresponding punishment according to the Buddhist faith is graphically detailed.

Excerpts from Reviews:

"Though not directly concerned with art, this (book) contains many vivid descriptions of Buddhist heavens and hell, especially from Pali literature. Helpful for establishing the textual background for subsequent artistic representation."
- Frank E Reynolds, Guide to Buddhist Religion

About the Author:

B.C. Law was born in 1892. He also wrote A History of Pali Literature, Sravasti in Indian Literature, Geography of Early Buddhism, A Study of the Mahavastu, The Life and Work of Buddhaghosa, and The Buddhist Conception of Spirits.

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