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Taranatha Buddhist History

3 articles on Taranatha Buddhist History from The Indian Historical Quarterly, published 1927–1928. Each entry has a summary of the article; open it for the full summary, citation and original PDF.

3 articles1927–19281 journal
The Indian Historical Quarterly · 3

Articles on Taranatha Buddhist History

  1. Taranatha’s History of Buddhism in India

    The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1928

    This translation from Taranatha’s chronicle narrates episodes from the time of the Buddhist sage Upagupta. After crossing the Ganges and settling in Videha, Upagupta established a monastery where monks from the four directions were welcomed and instructed.…

  2. Taranatha's History of Buddhism in India

    The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1927

    Taranatha's *History of Buddhism in India* outlines Buddhist developments in India during the reigns of four successive kings following Ajatashatru: Subahu (10 years), Sudhanu (23 years), Mahendra (9 years), and Camasa (22 years). These rulers are not…

  3. Taranatha's History of Buddhism in India

    By A. Schiefner · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1927

    Taranatha's *History of Buddhism in India*, written in the late 16th to early 17th century, is a significant but flawed Tibetan account spanning Buddhist history from King Ajatashatru to the Sena kings of Bengal. Despite its imaginative narratives, reliance…