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Author : Edward Joseph Thomas
Publisher : Asian Educational Services
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120609794
GAUTAMA BUDDHA - BIOGRAPHY, CHRISTIANTY & OTHER RELIGIONS, BUDDHISM
Author : Edward Joseph Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Buddha (The concept)
ISBN : OCLC:222525398
Author : E. J. Thomas
Publisher : Kegan Paul International
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0710308558
Author : Edward Joseph Thomas (b. 1869)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1020916942
Author : Betty Kelen
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781497633513
A “reverential and revealing” biography of Siddhartha, the ancient Indian spiritual teacher upon whose teachings Buddhism was founded (Kirkus Reviews). The legendary story of Gautama Buddha, told by Betty Kelen in this riveting book, captures the essence of both a man and a spirit. His teachings, characterized by a mystical eastern folklore and an inspirational wisdom, have never been matched by anyone else in history. They are marked by determination and a quest for the sacred, and led him to an enlightenment that shaped the foundation of many Eastern civilizations.
Author : Bhikkhu Nyanamoli
Publisher : Buddhist Publication Society
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Buddhists
ISBN : 9789552400636
Among the numerous lives of the Buddha, this volume may well claim a place of its own. Composed entirely from texts of the Pali Canon, the oldest authentic record, it portrays an image of the Buddha which is vivid, warm, and moving. Chapters on the Buddha's personality and doctrine are especially illuminating, and the translation is marked by lucidity and dignity throughout.
Author : Vishvapani Blomfield
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781623652401
The words and example of Gautama (often known by the title, "Buddha") have affected billions of people. But what do we really know about him? While there is much we cannot say for certain about the historical Gautama, this persuasive new biography provides the fullest and most plausible account yet. Weaving ancient sources and modern understanding into a compelling narrative, Gautama Buddha places his birth around 484 BCE, his Enlightenment in 449 BCE and his death in 404 BCE, a century later than the traditional dates. Vishvapani Blomfield examines Gautama's words and impact to shed fresh light on his culture, his spiritual search and the experiences and teachings that led his followers, to call him "The Awakened One." Placing Gautama in a credible historical setting without assuming that he was really just an ordinary person, this book draws on the myths and legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautama's investigations of consciousness, his strikingly original view of life and his development of new forms of religious community and practice. This insightful and thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history and religion, and in the Buddha as a thinker, spiritual teacher and a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a gripping account of one of history's most powerful personalities.
Author : Edward J. Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136201219
Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set or in the following groupings: * Prehistory and Historical Ethnography Set of 12: 0-415-15611-4: £800.00 * Greek Civilization Set of 7: 0-415-15612-2: £450.00 * Roman Civilization Set of 6: 0-415-15613-0: £400.00 * Eastern Civilizations Set of 10: 0-415-15614-9: £650.00 * Judaeo-Christian Civilization Set of 4: 0-415-15615-7: £250.00 * European Civilization Set of 11: 0-415-15616-5: £700.00
Author : Sarla Khosla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X001593328
Author : John Strong
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780740546
Revealing the man behind the icon. 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 Buddhist schools, an analysis of the Buddha’s enlightenment, the life of the Buddha as depicted by Buddhist art and rituals, and the relics of Siddhartha Gautama, and how they continue his story, even after his lifetime.
Author : J. Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317811138
First published in 1914, this is a fascinating investigation of the origins of Buddhism, drawing on a wealth of evidence relating to the life and teachings of the Buddha. First considering how the study of the Buddhist doctrine can be used to critique religious systems such as Christianity, Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire proceeds to discuss Buddhism at three different periods of its history: the life and legend of the Buddha as demonstrated within canonical works, Buddhism in India during the seventh century, and finally, Buddhism in Sri Lanka (formally ‘Ceylon’) at the start of the twentieth century. Principally a philosophical study surrounding the origins and principles of Buddhism, this reissue will be of particular value to students researching contemporary perceptions of the Buddhist faith.
Author : Hans H Penner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0199738300
Hans Penner takes a new look at the classic stories of the life of the Buddha. In the first part of the book, he presents a full account of these stories, drawn from various texts of Theravada Buddhism, the Buddhism of South and Southeast Asia. Penner allots one chapter to each of the major milestones in Buddha's life, with titles such as: Birth and Early Life, Flight from the Palace, Enlightenment and Liberation, Last Watch and Funeral. In the process, he brings to the fore dimensions of the myth that have been largely ignored by western scholarship. In Part II, Penner offers his own original interpretations of the legends. He takes issue with Max Weber's assertion that "Buddhism is an other-worldly ascetic religion," a point of view that remains dominant in the received tradition and in most contemporary studies of Buddhism. His central thesis is that the "householder" is a necessary element in Buddhism and that the giving of gifts, which creates merit and presupposes the doctrine of karma, mediates the relation between the householder and the monk. Penner argues that the omission of the householder - in his view one-half of what constitutes Buddhism as a religion - is fatal for any understanding of Buddha's life or of the Buddhist tradition. This boldly revisionist and deeply learned work will be of interest to a wide range of scholarly and lay readers.
Author : W. Woodhill Rockhill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136379376
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Wendy Garling
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611802658
A contemporary and provocative examination of the life of the Buddha highlighting the influence of women from his journey to awakening through his teaching career--based on overlooked or neglected stories from ancient source material. In this retelling of the ancient legends of the women in the Buddha’s intimate circle, lesser-known stories from Sanskrit and Pali sources are for the first time woven into an illuminating, coherent narrative that follows his life from his birth to his parinirvana or death. Interspersed with original insights, fresh interpretations, and bold challenges to the status quo, the stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking—some may even appear controversial. Focusing first on laywomen from the time before the Buddha’s enlightenment—his birth mother and stepmother, his co-wives, and members of his harem when he was known as Prince Siddhartha—then moving on to the Buddha’s first female disciples, early nuns, and to female patrons, Wendy Garling invites us to open our minds to a new understanding of their roles.
Author : Robert Allen Mitchell
Publisher : Paragon House Publishers
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UVA:X030120215
About the life of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha.