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 DavidsLillie 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 - BaalChapter Iii - BuddhaChapter Iv - "The Wisdom Of The Other Bank"Chapter V - King AsokaChapter Vi - The MahayanaChapter Vii - AvalokitishwaraChapter Viii - The Cave Temple And Its MysteriesChapter Ix - ArchitectureChapter X - The EssenesChapter Xi - The Essene JesusChapter Xii - More CoincidencesChapter Xiii - RitesChapter Xiv - PaulinismChapter Xv - TransubstantiationChapter Xvi - CeylonChapter Xvii - AlexandriaChapter Xviii - Ophis And The SerpentsChapter Xix - Descent Into Hell