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Buddha
Buddha

A lucid life of enlightenment and renunciation

This is a thoughtful, accessible introduction to both the man and the philosophy, especially if you want Buddhism explained without feeling dense or academic. Karen Armstrong has a gift for turning ancient, half-mythic material into a clear human story. It feels ideal for readers curious about spiritual history, or anyone drawn to calmer, simpler ways of living in an anxious age.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780753813409
Authors: Karen Armstrong
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2004-09-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, History, Religion
Related Topics: Spirituality, History, Biography, Faith, Buddhism, Asia, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 5668 readers)

Description

Buddhism is a faith with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. In this concise introduction, Karen Armstrong distills the key events of Buddha's life—from his birth as Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th century BCE and his abandonment of his wife and son, to his attainment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, to his political influence, the divisions among his followers, and his serene death. Armstrong also outlines the core tenets of Buddhism and shows how its teachings of selflessness and the simple life can offer insights for modern life.
 

A lucid life of enlightenment and renunciation

This is a thoughtful, accessible introduction to both the man and the philosophy, especially if you want Buddhism explained without feeling dense or academic. Karen Armstrong has a gift for turning ancient, half-mythic material into a clear human story. It feels ideal for readers curious about spiritual history, or anyone drawn to calmer, simpler ways of living in an anxious age.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.