Buddhist Sects and Sectarianism 1st Edition by Bibbhuti Baruah ISBN 8176251526 9788176251525

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ISBN 10: 8176251526 
ISBN 13: 9788176251525
Author: Bibbhuti Baruah

This title is a historical analysis of origin and development of Buddhist sects and sectarianism in the history of the succession of schools, it is found that the first schism in the sangha was followed by a series of schisms leading to the formation of different sub-sects, and in the course of time eleven such sub-sects arose out of the Theravada while seven issued from the Mahasasnghikas. All these branches of Buddhist sects appeared one after another in close succession which in three or four hundred years after the Buddha’s parinirvana. Here, we focus on following important aspects: growth and ramification of Buddhist sects and sectarian schools; Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Tantric Buddhism, Yogacara, Newar Buddhism, Bhutanese Buddhist sects, Protestant Buddhism, Nichren Buddhism, Amida Buddhism, Tendai Buddhism, Shingon Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Millennial Buddhism. There are different authorities, such as the traditions of the Theravadins, Sammitiyas, Mahasanghikas, and subsequently the Tibetan and Chinese translations which give us accounts of the origin of the different sects and sectarianism.

Buddhist Sects and Sectarianism 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Origins and Early Divisions of Buddhism

Chapter 1: The Buddha’s Legacy and the Formation of Early Sects

• The Life and Teachings of the Buddha

• The First Council and the Split into Early Schools

• The Role of the Sangha (Monastic Community) in Sect Formation

Chapter 2: The First Schism: The Formation of the Theravāda and Mahāyāna Traditions

• Theravāda: The “Way of the Elders” and Its Core Doctrines

• Mahāyāna: The Great Vehicle and the Expansion of the Buddha’s Teachings

• Early Debates on the Nature of Enlightenment and the Bodhisattva Ideal

Chapter 3: The Rise of the Abhidharma Schools

• The Role of Abhidharma in Early Buddhist Philosophy

• The Major Abhidharma Traditions and Their Doctrinal Contributions

• Sectarian Debate: The Abhidharma Schools and Their Differences

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Part II: The Development of Major Buddhist Sects

Chapter 4: The Evolution of the Mahāyāna Sect

• Key Mahāyāna Teachings: Emptiness (Śūnyatā) and the Bodhisattva Path

• The Development of Mahāyāna Sutras and the Influence of Indian Philosophical Thought

• The Emergence of Distinct Mahāyāna Schools: Madhyamaka, Yogācāra, and Tathāgatagarbha

Chapter 5: The Establishment of the Vajrayāna Tradition

• Vajrayāna: The Diamond Vehicle and Esoteric Practices

• The Role of Tantra and Rituals in Vajrayāna Buddhism

• Vajrayāna’s Influence in Tibet and Beyond

Chapter 6: The East Asian Buddhist Schools

• The Development of Chinese Buddhism and the Formation of Chan (Zen)

• The Influence of Confucianism and Daoism on Chinese Buddhism

• The Spread of Chan Buddhism to Japan and the Establishment of Zen

Chapter 7: The Tibetan Buddhist Sects

• The Emergence of Tibetan Buddhism and Its Four Major Sects

• Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug: Doctrinal Differences and Practices

• The Role of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Religious Leadership

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Part III: The Role of Sectarianism in Buddhist History

Chapter 8: The Political and Social Dimensions of Buddhist Sectarianism

• Sectarianism and Power: Buddhist Monasteries and the State

• Buddhist Sects as Cultural and Political Identity Markers

• The Interaction Between Buddhism and Local Traditions

Chapter 9: The Evolution of Sectarianism in South and Southeast Asia

• The Impact of Sectarianism in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia

• The Influence of Colonialism on Buddhist Sects and Sectarian Identity

• Inter-Sectarian Relationships in the Modern World

Chapter 10: Buddhist Sectarianism in the Modern Context

• The Globalization of Buddhism and Its Impact on Sectarianism

• New Buddhist Movements and Their Response to Traditional Sects

• The Role of Sectarianism in the Development of Buddhist Modernism

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Part IV: Contemporary Issues in Buddhist Sectarianism

Chapter 11: Sectarianism and Unity: The Challenges of Buddhist Ecumenism

• Efforts at Dialogue and Cooperation Between Buddhist Sects

• Inter-Sectarian Controversies and Attempts at Reconciliation

• The Future of Buddhist Sectarianism: Opportunities for Unity

Chapter 12: Sectarian Identity and Practice in the 21st Century

• The Role of Sectarian Identity in Contemporary Buddhist Practice

• How Modern Technology and Communication Are Changing Sectarian Dynamics

• The Role of Buddhist Leaders in Bridging Sectarian Divides

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