This is the extended and annotated edition including

* an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids

Lillie draws parallels between Eastern philosophy and mysticism and the story and teachings of Jesus Christ and his disciples, and claims that the latter was strongly influenced by the former.

Contents:

Introduction.

Chapter I - S'iva.

Chapter Ii - Baal

Chapter Iii - Buddha

Chapter Iv - "The Wisdom Of The Other Bank"

Chapter V - King Asoka

Chapter Vi - The Mahayana

Chapter Vii - Avalokitishwara

Chapter Viii - The Cave Temple And Its Mysteries

Chapter Ix - Architecture

Chapter X - The Essenes

Chapter Xi - The Essene Jesus

Chapter Xii - More Coincidences

Chapter Xiii - Rites

Chapter Xiv - Paulinism

Chapter Xv - Transubstantiation

Chapter Xvi - Ceylon

Chapter Xvii - Alexandria

Chapter Xviii - Ophis And The Serpents

Chapter Xix - Descent Into Hell