Chapter XXVI. The Rise and Spread of Buddhism

§ 1. The story of Gautama 415 § 2. Teaching and legend in conflict 421 § 3. The gospel of Gautama Buddha 422 § 4. Buddhism and Asoka 426 § 5. Two great Chinese teachers 433 § 6. The corruptions of Buddhism 438 § 7. The present range of Buddhism 440 BOOK V THE RISE AND COLLAPSE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE