The Way to Nirvana
The Way to Nirvana by Louis De La Vall E. Poussin is a reissue published by Cambridge University Press on February 16, 2012. This 184-page book presents the substance of the Hibbert Lectures delivered by the author in 1916 at Manchester College, Oxford. It explores Ancient Buddhism as a discipline of salvation, addressing topics such as the origins of Indian disciplines, the Buddhist concept of the soul, and the definitions of Karman and Nirvāna.
Readers will find a detailed examination of key aspects of Buddhism, including the doctrine of Karman and its implications for transmigration, cosmogony, and the path to Nirvāna. This scholarly work is designed for those interested in religion, particularly Buddhism, and the evolution of Buddhist studies. The book provides insights into the rituals and practices associated with these teachings, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this spiritual tradition.
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Louis de La Vallée Poussin (1869-1938) was a Belgian scholar who specialised in studies of Buddhism and the Indian subcontinent. Originally published in 1917, this volume contains the substance of the Hibbert Lectures for 1916, which were delivered by La Vallée Poussin at Manchester College, Oxford. The six lectures cover the following areas, related to the central topic of Ancient Buddhism as a discipline of salvation: ‘Origins of the Indian Disciplines of Salvation’; ‘The Buddhist Soul’; ‘Buddhist Definition of Karman’; ‘The Doctrine of Karman and Transmigration, Cosmogony, Theogony’; ‘Nirvāna’; ‘The Path to Nirvāna’. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and the development of Buddhist studies.
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