The Book of the Great Decease the Earliest Account of Buddha's Life

Book Overview

The Book of the Great Decease is a historical account of the life of Buddha, written by Charles F. Horne. It is considered to be the earliest and most comprehensive record of Buddha's life, as it was written just a few centuries after his death. The book covers Buddha's early life, his spiritual awakening, his teachings, and his death. It also includes information about the early Buddhist community and the spread of Buddhism throughout India and beyond. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of Buddhism, and provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the world's most influential spiritual leaders.THIS 106 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Buddhism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100057.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: 116290903X
• ISBN13: 9781162909035
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"