History of Buddhism

History of Buddhism is an accessible survey of the Origins, Teachings, and Practices, Including the Life of the Buddha and How It Spread Across Asia (History of Asia). It introduces the principal chronology, institutions and turning points while locating the subject within its regional and international setting.

The book connects political and military developments with social, economic, religious and cultural change, providing a broad starting point for readers before they move to more specialised studies. Its historical scope is represented on HBS by Ancient India.