Buddhism, in Its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism, and in Its Contrast with Christianity

A scholarly survey traces Buddhism from its earliest Indian origins through canonical Pāli and later northern developments, explaining core doctrines, monastic institutions, ritual practices, and textual history. It situates Buddhism alongside Brahmanical and Hindu traditions and compares doctrinal differences and points of contact with Christianity, while treating Jainism and Tibetan Lamaism. Linguistic and textual evidence from Pāli and Sanskrit sources supports historical and doctrinal analysis, and the narrative includes consideration of modern manifestations across Asian regions. The presentation blends philological research and field observation with an analytical perspective aimed at clarifying continuities, divergences, and transformations within Buddhist thought and practice.