{"product_id":"life-of-the-buddha-james-scarth-gale-9781487503925","title":"Life of the Buddha","description":"Composed in vernacular Korean by Powŏl, \u003cem\u003eP'alsangnok\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eRecord of the Eight Marks\u003c\/em\u003e, is an influential pre-modern fictional biography of the Buddha that chronicles the life of Śākyamuni through eight transformative stages, from his celestial origins to his final moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife of the Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates the rich tapestry of Chosŏn Buddhism as translated by Canadian missionary James Scarth Gale in 1915. With nearly four decades of immersion in Korean culture, Gale's expertise ensures that this translation retains the essence of the original, while highlighting unique local teachings alongside the broader Buddhist biographical tradition. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to \u003cem\u003eP'alsangnok\u003c\/em\u003e and compiles an extensive list of Buddha biographies published in European languages from the mid-nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries, aiming to evaluate Gale's impact on the discursive formation of Buddhism in the West.\u003cbr\u003eEdited by Hyangsoon Yi, this groundbreaking volume examines the dynamic interplay between popular Buddhist practice and literature during the Chosŏn era, offering a vital opportunity to explore intercultural and interreligious dialogues and the enduring relevance of Buddhist teachings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Scarth Gale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 148750392X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781487503925\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"James Scarth Gale","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46838463201535,"sku":"9781487503925","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_85c5d75f-8969-45b4-8da0-374e340c02cf.jpg?v=1746589910","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-of-the-buddha-james-scarth-gale-9781487503925","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}