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This scholarly work traces the historical roots of Buddhist meditation practices back to the Buddha's own teachers, Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta. The author examines early Brahminic literature, including the Upanishads and Moksadharma, to establish the origins of meditation methods taught to the Buddha and identify his authentic teachings on the subject. By analysing early source material, the book challenges conventional Buddhist Studies discourse and presents compelling evidence that these two teachers were genuine historical figures whose influence shaped foundational Buddhist meditation philosophy. The text contributes to ongoing academic debate about the historical Buddha's practices and their connection to pre-Buddhist Indian spiritual traditions, making it essential reading for scholars, researchers and serious students of Buddhism and comparative religious philosophy.

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The Origin of Buddhist Meditation presents historical analysis of the Buddha's two teachers, Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta, as documented in early Brahminic texts.

Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism series offers peer-reviewed scholarship examining the philosophical foundations of Buddhist meditation practices.

The book traces meditation methodology from early Upanishads and Moksadharma texts to identify authentic Buddhist teachings on meditation.

This work stimulates scholarly debate within Buddhist Studies by providing textual evidence for the historical authenticity of the Buddha's spiritual mentors.

Published by Routledge in partnership with the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, ensuring rigorous academic standards and expert institutional review.

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19 April 2007
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