The Buddha : a short biography
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1851682562
ISBN 13
9781851682560
Category
Publication Year
2001
Publisher
Subject
Buddhism.; Gautama Buddha.
Description
xv, 203 pages ; 23 cm; Introduction: The lifestory of the Buddha -- Previous lives of the Buddha -- Ancestry, birth, and youth -- Quest and enlightenment -- Teachings and community -- Daily routines, miracles, distant journeys -- Final days, the parinirvāṇa, and the nirvāṇa of the relics -- Glossary of Sanskrit names and terms.; This new biography charts not only the life of the Buddha as it happened, but also considers what the life of Siddhartha Gautama still means to Buddhists today. Examining the art, rituals, and mythologies surrounding the life of the Buddha, it provides a profound insight into the true meaning and heart of Buddhism, and is a fascinating introduction for all those interested in this area.;
Biblio Notes
58752541
Number of Copies
1
