Buddhist Teaching in India

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The development of Buddhist teachings is intricately linked to the evolving cultural and political landscape of India, influenced by various schools of thought, including those from Greek kingdoms. Johannes Bronkhorst explores how Buddhism's interpretive traditions shaped its doctrines, such as dharma theory, emptiness, and the bodhisattva ideal. This examination reveals the dynamic intellectual climate that fostered doctrinal debates, tracing their origins and impact on the Buddhist tradition through the centuries, up to contemporary interpretations.