Publications

This document is a catalog of publications by Jacques May, primarily focused on Buddhist studies. It lists his works from 1954 to 1990, including books, articles, and numerous book reviews.

Here's a breakdown of the content and its focus:

• Author and Publisher: The publication is by Jacques May and published by Jacques May.
• Subject Matter: The overwhelming majority of the listed publications concern Buddhism. This includes:
  • Buddhist Philosophy: Works on the philosophy of emptiness (Madhyamika), idealist Buddhist philosophy, and specific philosophers like Nāgārjuna and Candrakīrti are prominently featured.
  • Buddhist Texts: Translations and analyses of significant Buddhist texts, such as the Prasannapada Madhyamakavrtti, the Vimalakīrti-nirdeśa, and the Śūramgamasamādhi-sūtra.
  • Buddhist Studies in Europe: Reflections on the state of Buddhist studies in Europe and specific contributions to the field.
  • Comparative Philosophy: Comparisons between Buddhist thought and Western philosophy, such as Kant and Madhyamika.
  • Various Buddhist Traditions: Mentions of Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Pali Canon.
  • Encyclopedic Contributions: Significant involvement in the Hōbōgirin, a comprehensive dictionary of Buddhism based on Chinese and Japanese sources, where Jacques May served as editor-in-chief.
• Types of Publications:
  • Original Works: Books and articles presenting his own research and analysis.
  • Translations: Translations of key Buddhist philosophical texts from Sanskrit and Tibetan into French.
  • Book Reviews (CR): A substantial portion of the catalog consists of book reviews published in various academic journals like Etudes Asiatiques (EA), T'oung Pao (TP), Indo-Iranian Journal (IIJ), and France-Asie (FA). These reviews cover a wide range of scholarly works on Buddhism and related Asian studies.
• Academic Context: The catalog indicates his academic affiliations and the venues where his work was published, highlighting his engagement with institutions like the EFEO (Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient), the University of Paris, Kyoto University, and various European universities and scholarly societies.
• Jain Content: While the document is a catalog of Jacques May's publications and the vast majority deal with Buddhism, there is one specific entry that references Jainism:
  • Entry #80 (1981): A book review of Walther Schubring's The Doctrine of the Jainas, described after the old sources. This indicates Jacques May also engaged with scholarship on Jainism.

In summary, this catalog serves as a bibliography of Jacques May's scholarly output, demonstrating his extensive contributions to the field of Buddhist studies, particularly in the areas of Indian Madhyamika philosophy, textual analysis, and the history of Buddhism in Asia. It also includes a notable engagement with Jain scholarship through a book review.