The Life of Buddha as Legend and History
Author | : Edward Joseph Thomas |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 048641132X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486411323 |
Rating | : 4/5 (323 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Life of Buddha as Legend and History written by Edward Joseph Thomas and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scholarly work offers a fascinating examination of the lore surrounding the life of Buddha. From his ancestry, birth, and youth to his final days, it chronicles Buddha's preaching, his 20 years' wandering, the establishment of rival schools of philosophy, and much more -- including thought-provoking perspectives on Buddhism as religion and philosophy.