The Central Philosophy of Buddhism Nag Prakashan these views are presented in

these views are presented in such a way that a reader who is not familiar with the original sources can see for himself that Indian philosophers have thoroughly and rigorously dealt with a wide range of issues in the philosophy of mind

" It is true that "coin" is one of the meanings of the term ‘‘Mudra

instead of ‘elements’ or ‘phenomena’

and not holding possessions are the restraints 261 Sutra II

The Central Philosophy of Buddhism Nag Prakashan these views are presented inThe Vastness of Buddhism is surprisingly immense. An extensive and varied literature, covering a period of more than fifteen centuries, is scattered in a score of languages. Its complexity is no less formidable; its school and sub schools are bewildering in their number and in the twists and turns of their thought. The greatest difficulty facing the student is the lack of an accredited tradition of interpretation. Buddhism and its religious philosophy