528 BCE: Buddha and Shankaracharya : Two Paths, One Search for Truth

By Sunny Pawar

What happens when two of the greatest philosophical minds associated with India confront the deepest questions of existence?

528 BCE: Buddha and Shankaracharya takes you on a journey into consciousness, reality, suffering, and liberation through an imagined philosophical dialogue between Gautama Buddha and Ādi Shankaracharya.

This book is not simply a work of philosophy. It is an invitation to question, reflect, and engage with ancient wisdom in the modern world.

Each chapter presents:

- A compelling philosophical dialogue exploring Buddha's teachings on impermanence, Anātman, and Nirvāṇa alongside Shankaracharya's Advaita Vedānta perspectives on Brahman, Ātman, and Mokṣa.

- Thoughtful reflections connecting ancient philosophical questions to the challenges and experiences of everyday life.

- Real life situations and analogies that make profound ideas easier to understand and relate to.

From the nature of the self to the meaning of freedom, from ignorance and craving to God, consciousness, and ultimate reality, this book explores questions that have challenged human beings for centuries.

Rather than offering easy answers, it invites you to examine your own beliefs and consider perspectives that may challenge what you think you already know.

Whether you are a seeker of truth, a student of philosophy, a reader interested in Buddhism and Advaita Vedānta, or simply curious about consciousness and the human experience, this book invites you into a dialogue that transcends time.

Question what you have accepted.
Explore what you do not know.
And discover where the search for truth takes you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKG7MVMM
• ISBN13: 9798175783514
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"