The Light of Asia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789387669130)

In this poetic masterpiece, Sir Edwin Arnold describes the life and teachings of Buddha. The man who was to become known as Buddha to the world was born as Prince Gautama of India but he rejected the worldly riches and abandoned the reigns of power when he embarked on a journey to discover the meaning of life. This poem reveals Buddha's life from the Buddhist perspective but you don't have to be a Buddhist to appreciate this poetic work. As you read about Buddha's journey you will embark on your own course of discovery.

First published in 1879, the book has become a classic and has been published in many editions and many languages. Not only is it deeply philosophical in nature, but because of its poetic form and its narrative of the dramatic incidents in Siddhartha's life, it is delightful and absorbing reading.

Author: Edwin Arnold
ISBN-10: 9387669130
ISBN-13: 9789387669130
Publisher: General Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2018
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d