Life of Buddha

By Andre Ferdinand Herold and A. Ferdinand Herold

Book Overview

The Life of Buddha by A. Ferdinand Herold is a comprehensive biography of the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama. The book covers the life of Buddha from his birth as a prince in ancient India to his enlightenment and teachings that led to the formation of one of the world's major religions.The author provides a detailed account of Buddha's childhood, his renunciation of worldly pleasures, and his quest for spiritual enlightenment. The book also delves into the teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.Herold's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for readers of all backgrounds. The Life of Buddha is an essential read for anyone interested in Buddhism or the life of one of the most influential figures in human history.1927. According to the legends of ancient India. This Life of Buddha is not a work of fiction. The author consulted many books, both ancient and modern. He mainly relied upon the Lalita-Vistara, a jumbled collection of legends and scholastic dissertations in which many traditions regarding the Buddha's origin, childhood, youth, early education and his first deeds are told. Herold also used such other works as the Buddhacarita, Jatakas, Avadanasataka, Le Bouddha, Histoire du Bouddhisme Dans L'Inde and Journal Asiatique.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: 076614948X
• ISBN13: 9780766149489
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"