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""Buddhism: Its History and Literature"" by T.W. Rhys Davids is a comprehensive study of the origins, development, and literature of Buddhism. The book begins with an overview of the life of the Buddha and the early history of Buddhism, tracing its spread throughout Asia and its various schools and sects. The author then delves into the literature of Buddhism, including the Pali Canon, Mahayana sutras, and Tibetan texts, exploring the teachings and practices of the religion. The book also covers the role of Buddhism in society, including its impact on art, culture, and politics. Throughout the book, Davids provides insights into the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, making this an essential resource for anyone interested in the religion's history and philosophy.1909. American Lectures on the History of Religions First Series 1894-1895. This compilation of lectures delivered Rhys, the celebrated Buddhist scholar, comprises one of the earliest successful attempts at informing the Western audience about the teachings of Buddhism, its development into an international religion, the various schools that emerged with the passage of time, the sources which enable us to know its history and finally how its study began in the Western world. Contents: Lecture I. Religious Theories in India Before Buddhism; Lecture II. Authorities on Which Our Knowledge of Buddhism is Based; Lecture III. Notes on the Life of the Buddha; Lecture IV. The Secret of Buddhism; and Lecture V. The Secret of Buddhism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.