The Buddhist Catechism: An Introduction to the History, Ethics, and Philosophy of Buddhism

The aim of this volume is to give a succinct and yet comprehensive text of Buddhistic history, ethics, and philosophy so as to enable beginners to understand and appreciate the noble ideal taught by the Buddha, and thus make it easier for them to follow out the Dharma in its details. Includes the Fourteen Propositions accepted by the Northern and Southern Buddhists as a platform of unity.