Encyclopaedia of Asian Philosophy & Religions – 17-Volume Set

The Encyclopaedia of Asian Philosophy & Religions by Subodh Kapoor is a comprehensive reference set spanning 17 volumes and approximately 7,126 pages.

This rare and scholarly work is uniquely designed to treat philosophy and religion in Asia not just as separate disciplines, but as deeply interconnected. Kapoor provides alphabetically arranged entries covering a wide range of topics:

• Major philosophical schools, thinkers, and texts

• Core religious traditions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Shinto)

• Key concepts and doctrines (like karma, enlightenment, ahimsa, mysticism)

• Historical development, from ancient to modern eras

• Extensive cross-references and “see also” suggestions for deeper study

• Bibliographies at the end of entries for further reading

The writing is scholarly but accessible, making it suitable for academic research as well as for students and libraries. Each division is organized in an alphabetical manner for easy navigation.

This encyclopaedia also carries a wide geographic and thematic coverage, offering a panoramic view of Asian civilizations through the lens of philosophy and religion.