INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Part I


Map of Gandhara and Neighboring Regions


Peshawar Valley

LIFE OF THE BUDDHA

Dipankara Buddha

Birth of Buddha

The Fasting Buddha

Sakyamuni's Victory
Over Mara

First Sermon

Descent from Trayastrimsa

Parinirvana

Cremation

Stupa Worship

STUPAS AND RELIQUARIES


Bimran Reliquary


Guldara Stupa


Reliquary

Buddhapada

IMAGES & ICONS OF BUDDHAS & BODHISATTVAS


Pre-Kushan Buddha Image


The Buddha


The Bodhisattva

Comparison of Styles

PARADISE CULTS

1. THE CULT OF MAITREYA

Bodhisattva Maitreya

Buddha Maitreya


Dual Aspect of the Maitreya Cult


2. AMITABHA


Amitabha in Sukhavati

Amitabha & Avalokitesvara

OTHER DEITIES

Pharro & Ardoxsho

Pancika & Hariti


Vocabulary

Review Questions

Bibliography