Buddhism Being a Sketch of the Life and Teachings of Gautama the Buddha (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417949083)

Buddhism Being a Sketch of the Life and Teachings of Gautama the Buddha is a book written by T. W. Rhys Davids. It is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The book provides a detailed description of the Buddha's life, from his birth to his enlightenment, and his teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana. The author also discusses the history and development of Buddhism, its spread throughout Asia, and its impact on the world. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhism, its philosophy, and its history. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand the complex concepts of Buddhism.1890. With map. Another delightful work on early Buddhism written by Rhys, the celebrated Buddhist scholar. Contents: Introduction; The life of Gautama (Part I); The life of Gautama (Part II); The essential doctrines of Buddhism; Buddhist morality; The order of mendicants; The legend of the Buddha; Northern Buddhism; and Spread of Buddhism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: T. W. Rhys Davids
ISBN-10: 1417949082
ISBN-13: 9781417949083
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d