Buddhist Studies from India to America

<p><em>Buddhist Studies from India to America</em> covers four important areas of Buddhist Studies: Vinaya Studies and Ethics the history of Buddhist schools Western Buddhism and Inter-religious dialogue. These are the main areas which Charles S. Prebish has either inaugurated or helped to define; and his academic career as a leading international scholar and his significant professional achievements are celebrated within this volume.</p><p>The geographical and historical scope of the essays in this collection range from ancient India to modern America and includes contributions by well-known international scholars. The contributors discuss a variety of academic disciplines including philosophy psychology history feminism and sociology. It will appeal to scholars whose interests embrace either ancient or modern aspects of the Buddhist tradition. </p>