The Buddha: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

Strong, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851686266 ISBN 13: 9781851686261

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2009

From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this authoritative biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition.

Acclaimed scholar John Strong examines not only the historical texts, but also the supernatural accounts that surround this great religious figure, uncovering the roots of many Buddhist beliefs and practices. Accompanied by helpful charts and tables, and drawing on a vast array of primary sources, the text also features such key topics as: biographical accounts from all the Buddhist schools, an analysis of the Buddha’s enlightenment, the life of the Buddha as depicted by Buddhist art and rituals, and the relics of Siddhartha Gautama, and how they continue his story, even after his lifetime.

Review:

"Among the many biographies of the Buddha available to the general reader, John Strong's remains the best. It draws from a vast body of sources with sensitivity and insight to paint a fascinating portrait of a towering figure."

Book Description:

Revealing the man behind the icon.

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1851686266
• ISBN 13: 9781851686261
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288