Description

This is the extended and annotated edition including

* an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids

Lillie draws parallels between Eastern philosophy and mysticism and the story and teachings of Jesus Christ and his disciples, and claims that the latter was strongly influenced by the former.

Contents:

Introduction.
Chapter I - S'iva.
Chapter Ii - Baal
Chapter Iii - Buddha
Chapter Iv - "The Wisdom Of The Other Bank"
Chapter V - King Asoka
Chapter Vi - The Mahayana
Chapter Vii - Avalokitishwara
Chapter Viii - The Cave Temple And Its Mysteries
Chapter Ix - Architecture
Chapter X - The Essenes
Chapter Xi - The Essene Jesus
Chapter Xii - More Coincidences
Chapter Xiii - Rites
Chapter Xiv - Paulinism
Chapter Xv - Transubstantiation
Chapter Xvi - Ceylon
Chapter Xvii - Alexandria
Chapter Xviii - Ophis And The Serpents
Chapter Xix - Descent Into Hell