Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies Volume XXII Vani Prakashan Language and Reality (Delhi: Motilal

Language and Reality (Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass

-Victor Mair

they had accused Hindus of having destroyed Buddhist and lain monuments and pre-Hindu animist shrines

patient and untiring research and above all absolute dedication to the cause are so very patent on every page of the book

Andrew Skilton is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Cardiff University

Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies Volume XXII Vani Prakashan Language and Reality (Delhi: MotilalAbout the Book This is the fifth and last volume of the Encyclopedia to deal with Buddhist philosophy in India. The volume consists of summaries of the works of Buddhist philosophers who lived from the mid 8th century to the early 13th century. All the major systems of Buddhism Sautrantika, Vaibhasika, Madhyamaka, and Yogacara were fully developed at the beginning of this period, and a time of syncretism was underway. Such pivotal figures as