The Life of Princess Yashodara: Wife and Disciple of the Lord Buddha (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162606781)

The Life of Princess Yashodara: Wife and Disciple of the Lord Buddha is a book written by Sunity Devee. The book tells the story of Princess Yashodara, who was the wife of the Lord Buddha. Yashodara was born into a royal family and married Prince Siddhartha, who later became the Buddha. The book explores the life of Yashodara and her journey as a wife and disciple of the Buddha. It discusses her struggles, her devotion to the Buddha, and her eventual enlightenment. The book also delves into the cultural and social context of ancient India, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Yashodara's life and the world in which she lived. Overall, The Life of Princess Yashodara is a captivating and insightful read for anyone interested in Buddhism, history, or the lives of women in ancient times.1929. The author's one aim in presenting this short life of the Buddhist Princess Yashodara was to form a vivid word picture of a Princess born in the purple of royalty and wedded to the heir of a great kingdom who became a saint. Through the centuries which have passed, her name has been handed down and we find a sweet and living reality in her memory. Beautifully illustrated.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: Sunity Devee
ISBN-10: 1162606789
ISBN-13: 9781162606781
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.22d