Joseph Edkins
Joseph Edkins
Joseph Edkins (1823–1905) was a British missionary and scholar born in London, England. He was known for his extensive work in Chinese studies, including language, religion, and culture, making significant contributions to the understanding of Chinese Buddhism.
Personal Name: Edkins, Joseph
Birth: 19 December 1823
Death: 23 April 1905
Joseph Edkins Books
(2 Books)
Includes the life of Buddha in four chapters, the Patriarchs of the Northern Buddhists, a sketch of the history of Buddhism in China, the Schools of Chinese Buddhism, the Buddhist Moral System, relation of Buddhism to Hindu Mythology, Buddhist Literature and the Buddhist Universe.