Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2

The work traces the religious history and development of Buddhism and Hinduism in India through doctrinal exposition, chronological narrative and textual analysis. It outlines Mahayana thought—Bodhisattva ideals, metaphysics, scripture and later Tantric developments—its spread and decline, and contrasts these features with more conservative Buddhist schools. It then surveys Hindu traditions, treating Śiva and Viṣṇu cults, ritual, caste, sectarian organization, devotional and philosophical movements, later regional forms and contacts with Islamic-influenced reform, while noting problems of language, transcription and source material.