THE CONCEPT OF THE BUDDHA This book presents an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the trikAya theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. The author traces the development of the concept of the Buddha from the historical human teacher in early Buddhism to the philosophical concept of three bodies, par- ticularly the saNbhogakAya, which is the Buddha endowed with supernatural attributes and qualities. The author’s translations from early and middle Mahayana sEtras and XAstras make newly accessible a wealth of material. This work is an outstanding research text for students and scholars of Mahayana Buddhism and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy. Guang Xing obtained his . from the School of Oriental and African Studies, the University of London, in 2003. He is a research assistant professor at the Centre of Buddhist Studies, the University of Hong Kong. His research interests are Chinese and Mahayana Buddhist studies, particularly the origin of Mahayana. i ROUTLEDGECURZON CRITICAL STUDIES IN BUDDHISM General Editors: Charles S. Prebish and Damien Keown RoutledgeCurzon Critical Studies in Buddhism is prehensive study of the Buddhist tradition. The series explores plex and extensive tradition from a variety of perspectives, using a range of different methodologies. The series is diverse in its focus, including historical studies, textual translations mentaries, sociological investigations, bibliographic studies, and considerations of religious practice as an expression of Buddhism’s integral religiosity. It also presents materials on modern intellectual his- torical studies, including the role of Buddhist thought and scholarship in a contemporary, critical context and in the light of current social issues. The series is expansive and imaginative in scope, spanning more than two and a half millennia of Buddhist history. It is receptive to
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