Bibliograph

Sarnath, a critical history of the place where Buddhism began, Frederick M. Asher

Type

Label

Sarnath, a critical history of the place where Buddhism began, Frederick M. Asher

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-67) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sarnath

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1089568174

Responsibility statement

Frederick M. Asher

Sub title

a critical history of the place where Buddhism began

Summary

"This volume provides an analytical history of Sarnath, the place where the Buddha preached his first sermon and established the Buddhist monastic order. Excavations at Sarnath have yielded the foundations of temples and monastic dwellings, two stupas, and some of the most important sculptures in the history of Indian art"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The discovery of Sarnath/excavating Sarnath -- The excavated site -- Sarnath's sculptures -- Reviving Mrigadava

Classification