Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Volume VIII: Buddhist Philosophy from 100 to 350 A.D.

Buddhist Philosophy from 100 to 350 A.D. presents a critical stage in the evolution of Indian Buddhist thought, when established Abhidharma systems interacted with emerging Mahāyāna scriptures and the philosophical traditions of Madhyamaka and Yogācāra. Through historical analysis and extensive summaries of primary works, the volume traces major developments in the theories of emptiness, dependent origination, karma, consciousness, the bodhisattva path, and the classification of phenomena. It is a significant scholarly resource for understanding how early Buddhist analytical traditions developed into the diverse philosophical systems that subsequently shaped Buddhism across Asia.