Reginald Copleston
''Buddhism Primitive and Present in Magadha and in Ceylon'' is a book by Reginald Copleston that explores the origins and development of Buddhism in two important regions of South Asia, Magadha (modern-day Bihar, India) and Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka). The book provides a detailed historical account of the early Buddhist teachings and practices, as well as their evolution over time. It also delves into the social and cultural contexts in which Buddhism emerged and flourished in these regions, including the role of kings, monks, and laypeople in shaping the religion. The author draws on a range of primary and secondary sources, including Buddhist texts, archaeological findings, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the subject matter. The book is an important contribution to the field of Buddhist studies and will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history and philosophy of Buddhism.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.
