Gotama Buddha: A Biography Based On The Canonical Books Of The Theravadin

By Kenneth James Saunders and Saunders Kenneth J. (Kenneth James)

Book Overview

""Gotama Buddha: A Biography Based On The Canonical Books Of The Theravadin"" is a book written by Kenneth J. Saunders that provides a comprehensive account of the life of the Buddha. The author has based his work on the canonical books of the Theravadin, which are considered to be the oldest and most authentic sources of information about the Buddha. The book covers the life of the Buddha from his birth to his death, including his early life as a prince, his renunciation of worldly pleasures, his quest for enlightenment, and his teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The author also explores the historical and cultural context in which the Buddha lived, including the social and political conditions of ancient India. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the life and teachings of the Buddha.Contents Include: The Early Life Of Gotama, The Daily Life Of Gotama And His Followers, The Secret Of Gotama, And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428605975
• ISBN13: 9781428605978
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"