2 • The Buddhist Historical and Doctrinal Background of Svasaṃvedana and Its Pre-Dignāga Developments
Abstract
The chapter offers a brief survey of key early issues surrounding the emergence of the idea of self-awareness in Indian Buddhism and traces its gradual systematization into a more structured and comprehensive framework. It examines developments across Mahāsāṃghika, Sarvāstivāda, Sautrāntika, and Yogācāra, highlights Nāgārjuna’s contribution, and reflects on the link between self-awareness and self-realization.
Submitted: Feb. 6, 2025 | Accepted: March 14, 2025 | Published July 31, 2025 | Language: en
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