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Paperback. From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 218.
From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this authoritative biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition.
Acclaimed scholar John Strong examines not only the historical texts, but also the supernatural accounts that surround this great religious figure, uncovering the roots of many Buddhist beliefs and practices. Accompanied by helpful charts and tables, and drawing on a vast array of primary sources, the text also features such key topics as: biographical accounts from all the ... Read more
From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this authoritative biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition.
Acclaimed scholar John Strong examines not only the historical texts, but also the supernatural accounts that surround this great religious figure, uncovering the roots of many Buddhist beliefs and practices. Accompanied by helpful charts and tables, and drawing on a vast array of primary sources, the text also features such key topics as: biographical accounts from all the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851686261
SKU
V9781851686261
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Ref
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About John Strong
John S. Strong is Charles A. Dana Professor of Religious Studies at Bates College in Maine, USA. He is the author of four other books on Buddhism.
Reviews for The Buddha
"Furnishes readers curious about the Buddha with a deep and broad introduction to his many lives."
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