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