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This is a reprint edition of the original book, first published in 1841. The entire book is printed in black and white. About The Book: Illustrations of the Literature and Religion of the Buddhists by B. H. Hodgson (1801–1894) is a pioneering work that explores the sacred texts, doctrines, and practices of Buddhism, particularly in Nepal and Northern India. Hodgson collected and translated numerous Buddhist manuscripts, introducing early Western audiences to the richness of Buddhist literature and philosophy. His work played a vital role in laying the foundation for modern Buddhist studies and contributed significantly to the understanding of Mahayana and Hinayana traditions in the 19th century. About The Author: B. H. Hodgson (1801–1894) was a British orientalist and diplomat renowned for his pioneering studies on Buddhism and Himalayan cultures. Serving in Nepal, he collected and translated Buddhist texts, contributing significantly to Western understanding of Asian religions, languages, and ethnography, and influencing early Indological and Buddhist scholarship. The Title 'Illustrations of the literature and religion of the Buddhists written/authored/edited by B. H. Hodgson', published in the year 1841. The ISBN 9789372251166 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 249 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.