Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1
Charles Eliot
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Length 21 h 15 min
Chapters 47
First published 1962
Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow.
Chapters
1
Preface Read by KevinS 5:54
2
Origin and Growth of Hinduism Read by Linda Johnson 14:02
3
The Buddha Read by Peter Yearsley 10:27
4
Asoka Read by Peter Yearsley 3:25
5
Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India Read by Linda Johnson 17:09
6
New Forms of Buddhism Read by Peter Yearsley 11:12
7
Revival of Hinduism Read by Linda Johnson 22:35
8
Later Forms of Hinduism Read by Linda Johnson 19:35
9
European Influence and Modern Hinduism Read by Linda Johnson 7:49
10
Change and Permanence in Buddhism Read by Linda Johnson 7:28
11
Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul Read by Linda Johnson 29:33
12
Chapter 12 Read by Linda Johnson 13:45
13
Chapter 13 Read by Linda Johnson 8:30
14
Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation Read by Larry Wilson 11:00
15
Eastern Polytheism Read by Larry Wilson 5:07
16
The Extravagance of Hinduism Read by Larry Wilson 5:56
17
The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures Read by Shashank Jakhmola 9:47
18
Morality and Will Read by Shashank Jakhmola 8:07
19
The Origin of Evil Read by Shashank Jakhmola 8:47
20
Church and State Read by Shashank Jakhmola 6:47
21
Public Worship and Ceremonial Read by Shashank Jakhmola 7:37
22
The Worship of the Reproductive Forces Read by Shashank Jakhmola 4:47
23
Hinduism in Practice Read by Shashank Jakhmola 10:05
24
Buddhism in Practice Read by Peter Yearsley 8:56
25
Interest of Indian Thought for Europe Read by Linda Johnson 28:03
26
Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View Read by Shashank Jakhmola 3:50
27
Religions of India and Eastern Asia Read by Shashank Jakhmola 25:51
28
Historical Read by Shashank Jakhmola 53:08
29
General Characteristics of Indian Religion Read by Shashank Jakhmola 49:30
30
Vedic Deities and Sacrifices Read by Shashank Jakhmola 56:51
31
Asceticism and Knowledge Read by Shashank Jakhmola 49:55
32
Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India Read by Shashank Jakhmola 57:32
33
The Jains Read by Shashank Jakhmola 1:01:49
34
Book 3: Pali Buddhism Read by Joseph Campbell 3:34
35
Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2 Read by Joseph Campbell 43:25
36
Life of Buddha Part 3 Read by Linda Johnson 44:26
37
Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5 Read by Linda Johnson 51:39
38
The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders Read by Linda Johnson 25:37
39
The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2 Read by Linda Johnson 53:08
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The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5 Read by Linda Johnson 1:21:01
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The Teaching of Buddha Part 6 Read by Linda Johnson 48:29
42
Monks and Laymen Read by Nick Roach 45:16
43
Asoka Read by Shashank Jakhmola 1:01:33
44
The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3 Read by laurencetrask 27:15
45
The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6 Read by laurencetrask 22:34
46
Meditation Read by realisticspeakers 57:38
47
Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism Read by realisticspeakers 51:40
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