Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, Volume IV: Causality–Dveṣa

This volume continues the systematic documentation of Buddhism from its earliest canonical teachings to its later philosophical, institutional, and cultural developments. Covering entries from “Causality” to “Dveṣa,” it places particular emphasis on foundational Buddhist concepts and their historical interpretation across different schools and regions. Through its integration of canonical texts, commentarial traditions, inscriptions, archaeological evidence, and modern scholarship, the volume provides a multidisciplinary reference framework for understanding Buddhist thought and civilization.