A simple, inspiring telling of the life of the Buddha by an award-winning, best-selling author. Here is an opportunity to approach one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers through the timeless tale of his search for enlightenment and the end of suffering. This is the first account of the Buddha's story that blends the elements of history, legend, and Buddhist teachings into a compelling, page-turning narrative. Experience the Buddha's life, from his extravagant youth and ascetic renunciation to awakening and decades of profound teaching.
A happy 3-hour read. A useful and interesting retelling of Buddha's life story which addresses most of the major events. A good introductory book to savor.
Absolutely Terrific Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Finally! A Life Story of Buddha in simple, elegant story form. Kherdian tells the story of Siddharta's life - from young prince to enlightened Buddha - without the inscrutable mythology found in every other book about the Enlightened One. If you've ever been curious about Buddha - where he came from and how he came to be - this is the book for you. This book belongs in every library, and every school in the country.
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