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Buddha Dhamma and India: Lord Buddha as a Psychotherapist — the First Scientific Grounding of the Dhamma

बुद्ध धम्म और भारत (भगवान बुद्ध एक मनोचिकित्सक के रूप में — पहली बार धम्म की वैज्ञानिक प्रतिष्ठा)

Buddha Dhamma Aur Bharat · in Hindi

An in-depth discussion of Buddha Dhamma's historical contribution to Indian civilisation, an egalitarian society and rational thought — and its relevance in modern India.

2 letters received
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Book details
Author on CoverVimla Singh & Nathuni Singh ‘Kodanna’
CategoryBuddha Dhamma & Indian Philosophy
FormatPaperback

About the Book

This book assesses the values of reason, compassion and equality that Buddha Dhamma gave Indian civilisation, and asks what they mean for India today.

Key Themes

  • The Buddha's philosophy and the idea of an egalitarian society
  • The place of rational thought in the Indian tradition
  • The questions Buddha Dhamma poses to modern India

Essays From This Book

Read all 14 essays

Letters & Acknowledgements

Letters received about ‘Buddha Dhamma and India: Lord Buddha as a Psychotherapist — the First Scientific Grounding of the Dhamma’ from institutions and public figures. At the author’s request, his private address has been blurred on the scans.

  • Library acknowledgement

    Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

    “These Book shall prove helpful to teachers, students and research scholars of our University.”

    — Dr. Maya DeviDeputy Librarian, Bodhisattva Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library

    Library acknowledgement

    Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

    Scan of the letter — Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, 11 November 2021
    11 November 2021 · Ref. GBU/008/Lib/2021-838

    Original letter (English)

    Subject: Acknowledgement for Book.

    Dear Sir,

    We acknowledge Book “बुद्ध धम्म और भारत” donated by you to the University Library.

    These Book shall prove helpful to teachers, students and research scholars of our University.

    Thanking you,

    With regards, Dr. Maya Devi Deputy Librarian Bodhisattva Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

    Hindi translation

    विषय: पुस्तक की प्राप्ति-स्वीकृति।

    महोदय,

    हम आपके द्वारा विश्वविद्यालय पुस्तकालय को भेंट की गई पुस्तक ‘बुद्ध धम्म और भारत’ की प्राप्ति स्वीकार करते हैं।

    यह पुस्तक हमारे विश्वविद्यालय के शिक्षकों, विद्यार्थियों और शोधार्थियों के लिए उपयोगी सिद्ध होगी।

    धन्यवाद सहित,

    सादर, डॉ. माया देवी उप पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष बोधिसत्व डॉ. बी.आर. आंबेडकर पुस्तकालय गौतम बुद्ध विश्वविद्यालय, ग्रेटर नोएडा

  • Library acknowledgement

    Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura

    “It is really a valuable source of knowledge.”

    — Prof. Ven. Kanattegoda Saddharatana Nayaka TheroVice Chancellor

    Library acknowledgement

    Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura

    Scan of the letter — Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 25 January 2022
    25 January 2022

    Original letter (English)

    Letter of Acknowledgement

    We extend a warm thank you for your donation of the book “Buddhadharma Aura Bharatha” to our University Library.

    It is really a valuable source of knowledge. Our students prefer to read books in the Library, and your contribution will be very much beneficial for their studies. We assure you that the University Library will make optimum use of this rich addition to the library collection.

    Thanking You.

    Prof. Ven. Kanattegoda Saddharatana Nayaka Thero Vice Chancellor Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

    Hindi translation

    आभार-पत्र

    हमारे विश्वविद्यालय पुस्तकालय को पुस्तक ‘बुद्ध धम्म और भारत’ भेंट करने के लिए हम आपको हार्दिक धन्यवाद देते हैं।

    यह वास्तव में ज्ञान का एक मूल्यवान स्रोत है। हमारे विद्यार्थी पुस्तकालय में पढ़ना पसंद करते हैं, और आपका यह योगदान उनके अध्ययन के लिए अत्यंत लाभकारी होगा। हम आपको आश्वस्त करते हैं कि विश्वविद्यालय पुस्तकालय अपने संग्रह में हुई इस समृद्ध वृद्धि का सर्वोत्तम उपयोग करेगा।

    धन्यवाद।

    प्रो. वेन. कनत्तेगोड सद्धरतन नायक थेरो कुलपति भिक्षु विश्वविद्यालय, अनुराधापुर, श्रीलंका

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